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Police Blotter 3/5/14
Columbia Police Feb. 24 – Courtney N. Kish, 20, of Columbia, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant. Matthew M. Davidson, 31, of East Carondelet, was arrested on two St.…
It’s Lenten fish fry season
Pictured right, Mike Glessner (front) and Bob Kelley handle fish prep duties during Friday’s lunch service at the Waterloo VFW Post 6504 hall. The VFW began Lenten meal service hours…
Another Bobcat Sighting in Monroe County
Within the last two weeks, there have been two confirmed bobcat sightings in Monroe County. What appears to be a dead bobcat was found along Route 156 by the Monroe…
River cleanup March 15 in New Athens
Volunteers are needed for the first of two annual river cleanup days on the Kaskaskia River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Kaskaskia Mariners Association, are…
Gibault wins first sectional title in 15 years
Last season, Gibault won its first regional boys basketball title since 1999 and advanced all the way to the sectional championship game. There, the Hawks fell in heartbreaking fashion to…
Counterfeit $100 bill reported at Waterloo Schnucks
Waterloo police were called to the service desk inside Schnucks at about 5:15 p.m. Friday to handle a report of a person attempting to pay for a MoneyGram using a…
Terrier found in Red Bud
This older male terrier was found in Red Bud on Tuesday, March 4. He seems to be hard of hearing and his eyesight is failing. Please contact Jeanne at…
Construction under way on new church
Construction management firm IMPACT Strategies announced Friday it has been awarded a contract to build a new 31,000-square-foot church for First Baptist Church in Columbia. Construction is under way and…
Open house March 13 for new KRPD office
The Kaskaskia Regional Port District recently moved to its new office at 336 N. Main Street, Red Bud. Last year the port purchased the old Wittenauer grocery store which was…
Can’t vote on March 18? Vote early
Preparations are being finalized in the Monroe County Clerk’s office at the courthouse for the upcoming March 18 primary election, which will determine Republican sheriff and county commissioner nominees locally…