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Forum speaks out against dangers of marijuana
A wide range of forum members with very different backgrounds spoke to about 60 attendees at a presentation on marijuana and the science of adolescent addiction Friday night at Columbia…
Route 3 work kicks into gear
Motorists traveling Route 3 in Waterloo during the day last week probably encountered flaggers as workers removed the old surface in preparation for new paving efforts. It’s all part of…
Police Blotter 5/7/14
Columbia Police April 24: Benjamin F. Garrett, 41, of Granite City, was arrested for domestic battery. April 29: A 14-year-old is charged with four counts of criminal damage to state…
Injury rollover crash in Columbia
Shortly after 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Columbia police, fire and EMS personnel responded to a vehicle rollover with injury on southbound Route 3 just north of the Palmer Road exit. Police…
Man seriously injured after falling out of tree
Arch Helicopter transported a 63 year-old man with serious injuries to a St. Louis hospital Thursday after the man reportedly fell out of a tree. The incident occurred at 6626…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued
–A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Monroe County, effective until 3:00 p.m.– From the National Weather Service St. Louis Office: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ST LOUIS HAS…
Wingshooting clinic May 17-18 in Sparta
A wingshooting clinic for youth and women takes place May 17-18 at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta. This is an introductory clinic designed for boys, girls and…
Baseball teams heading into busy portion of schedule
Local fans of high school baseball have plenty of opportunities to catch some games over the next couple of weeks, with Waterloo, Gibault, Columbia, Dupo and Valmeyer all getting set…
WJHS track athletes advance to state
The Waterloo Junior High School boys and girls track teams each placed first in the regional meet at DuQuoin last Tuesday, with several young athletes advancing to state. Those advancing…
Drug-free coalition unveils new logo
Members of the Monroe County Coalition For Drug-Free Communities decided on an organization logo on Monday and discussed this Friday’s upcoming marijuana panel. After Waterloo High School provided logo contest…