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Monroe County Fair set to begin this Sunday
When the 67th Monroe County Fair opens its gates this Sunday, it will offer eight days of opportunities for young and old alike to learn more about the agricultural roots…
Memorial Hospital Births | 7/16/14
July 7 Katie and Brandon Waeltz of New Athens, a girl Sandra and Joseph Hubbard of Smithton, a boy July 8 Angela and Robert Flake of Smithton, a girl July…
CFD responding to possible gas leak
Columbia fire is responding to a possible gas leak at 930 N. Briegel. The call went out at 11:20 a.m.
Police Blotter 7/9/14
Columbia Police July 3 – Frank A. Zdanowski, 28, of Columbia, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant on Route 3 northbound at I-255. July 4 – Brent L.…
Former missile site near Hecker sells for $227,000
It took about 30 minutes for Ron Mertens of Smithton to lock down the former Nike Missile Site east of Hecker with a high bid of $227,000. The 14-acre property was auctioned…
CFD called to report of subject swimming in river
Update: The fire department was called off after it was determined to be debris floating in the river and not a person. The Columbia Fire Department responded to the report…
Tour guides needed for sports exhibit
Volunteers are needed to serve as guides for the six-week “Hometown Teams” Smithsonian sports history exhibit from July 26 to Sept. 7 at the Monroe County History Museum. Training will…
Swim teams beating the heat in area pools
The calendar has turned to July, and the Hilltoppers Swim Club is still rolling. Dupo’s team is 5-1 on the year, with the lone defeat coming at the hands of…
Waterloo Marine recognized for duties, efforts
A young Marine from Waterloo has just completed summer reservist duty in Virginia and has already done great things for his country and been recognized for it. Sheldon Hoefft, a…
Fire call on Sportsmans Road
The Waterloo Fire Department is responding to the area of 5329 Sportsmans Road near Freedom Lake for a Caterpillar on fire from its gas tank. The call for service went…