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Police blotter | 1/14/15
Columbia Police Jan. 10 – Eric J. Frierdich, 29, of Columbia, was arrested for battery and assault at Columbia City Saloon, 1101 Valmeyer Road. Monroe County Sheriff Jan. 8 –…
Crash on Route 156
A two-vehicle crash with injury occurred shortly before 9 a.m. on Route 156 near Old Baum Church Road. A Toyota truck driven by Andrew M. Isaacs collided with a car…
Mertz Ford turns old into new with new facility
From the outside, Mertz Ford in Millstadt looks like a fairly normal building. But what the passerby or customer may not realize is that the building has a history and…
Self-inflicted shooting death in Waterloo
The Waterloo Police Department was called to the scene of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot fatality on Lakeview Drive that was reported shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday. An Illinois State Police…
Brick crosswalks to beautify downtown Waterloo
In an effort to further beautify downtown Waterloo, the city will make improvements to two intersections outside the courthouse this spring. The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved engineering…
Touchette wins regional; other bowlers advance
Columbia High School junior Cameron Touchette began his quest for a third straight state bowling tournament appearance in fine fashion Saturday in Cahokia, winning the regional with the top overall…
WHS Athletic Hall of Fame class chosen
The Waterloo High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee last week announced its Class of 2015 and invited the entire community to honor the group at halftime of the boys…
Main Street Music caters to niche markets
Dave Schmidt of Columbia lives and breathes music. Many years ago, he wanted to have a business that would help foster that same passion in others around the Monroe County.…
Perandoe withdrawal moves ahead
The Columbia Board of Education has announced vacant positions to be filled after the district’s withdrawal from the Perandoe Special Education district. Once the withdrawal is finalized, the district will…
County improves its public safety capabilities
Monroe County police and public safety agencies received a boost with the news last week of a $72,000 grant for future Monroe County Sheriff’s Department K-9 operations and the arrival…