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Dupo wins regional; Eagles and ‘Dogs play this week
The Dupo softball team won a regional title on Saturday, topping Staunton 7-0 in Hillsboro. The Tigers (28-6) advanced to the Class 1A Litchfield Sectional, where they will play Pleasant…
Aftershock calling it quits after 10 years
After 10 years as one of Monroe County’s most beloved cover bands, Aftershock is calling it quits. Not just yet, though. The group plans to finish out 2014 and play…
Soccer seasons end in heartbreak for local teams
A penalty shootout always brings out a contrast of emotions. For the winning team, it is joy and exhilaration. For the losing side, it is heartbreak and dismay. The Columbia…
Dog found in Columbia
This dog was picked up by Columbia PD on Wednesday. The dog is currently at animal control. If you know this dog, call 939-8681 ext 238
Motorcycle crash near Renault
Prairie du Rocher Fire Department personnel responding around 9 p.m. Wednesday to a motorcycle crash in the area of Carr Road and VV Road in Monroe County. A person familiar…
Road construction begins today on I-255 southbound
IDOT today announced that beginning May 28, road construction will start on the IL Route 3 northbound ramp onto I-255 southbound toward the Jefferson Barracks Bridge to perform pavement patching.…
‘Dogs, Eagles set for regional showdown
Waterloo got the best of Columbia in the recent Monroe County Baseball Tournament, and both teams will play against each other again Thursday with their seasons on the line. The…
Kuykendall case continued again
The case against accused murderer Jordan Kuykendall was continued yet again during a May 21 docket call proceeding at the Monroe County Courthouse. The next docket call will take place…
Valmeyer part of national exhibit in D.C.
The story of Valmeyer’s devastating 1993 flood and subsequent relocation to higher ground is being featured as part of a new exhibit currently on display in Washington, D.C. The exhibit,…
Rain doesn’t dampen patriotic spirit on Memorial Day
Despite pop-up rain showers that cut short some of the festivities in Hecker and Waterloo, Monday’s Memorial Day observances provided great opportunities for Monroe Countians to remember those who died…