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Safety the goal of Food Sanitation Program
In an effort to keep the community protected from food-borne illnesses and educate both food service operators and consumers about safe practices, the Monroe County Health Department Food Sanitation Program…
Oak Hill resident celebrates 102nd birthday
A resident of Oak Hill celebrated her 102nd birthday Monday at the senior living facility in Waterloo, complete with live music, friends and family. Mary Gibson is originally from a…
Local swim teams getting set for action
With the start of summer nearing, many area youngsters are taking to the pools as part of local swim teams. Here is a preview of three teams that compete in…
Fourth Street closed due to downed cable TV lines
Fourth Street was shut down between Market and Rogers streets in Waterloo around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, after a large truck knocked down cable TV lines. City crews responded to determine…
Eagles end amazing season at supersectional
With victories Thursday and Saturday to take the Centralia Sectional title, the Columbia Eagles softball team looked like an unstoppable force primed for a visit to this year’s state tournament.…
Property taxes up slightly from last year
The Monroe County Treasurer’s Office is set to collect $50.78 million in property taxes this year, up slightly from just less than $50 million last year. These taxes support the…
Check fraud warning issued
The Criminal Investigations Division of the Illinois Department of Revenue is warning metro east businesses to be wary of individuals attempting to cash fraudulent tax refund checks. The department has…
Former missile site near Hecker up for auction
By Alan Dooley A former Cold War era U.S. Army anti-aircraft missile launch site will go on the auction block Saturday, July 12, at Hecker Community Center. The site, on…
Saturday tornadoes hit southern part of county
The National Weather Service reported Sunday that two brief tornadoes touched down in southern Monroe County at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, resulting in minor damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.…
Vehicle crash on Route 158
Columbia police, fire and EMS are responding to a vehicle crash on Route 158 at Bradford Estates Court. Initial reports indicate there are no serious injuries. One vehicle occupant complained…