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Columbia moves forward on Perandoe exit
Over the course of the next year, change is likely for the Perandoe Special Education District. The cooperative, comprised of several school districts in Monroe and Randolph counties including Columbia,…
Vehicle accident with injuries off Bluff Road
Update: This did not appear to be a major accident. The Jeep involved was driveable and no serious injuries reported. Columbia fire and EMS, along with Monroe County Sheriff’s department…
Waterloo stabbing death under investigation
A 27-year-old Waterloo man is dead following what is being described by police as a domestic incident that resulted in him being stabbed Thursday night by a 20-year-old man…
Title company owner sentenced to prison
A Millstadt woman was sentenced Thursday to nearly two years in federal prison for her role in the misappropriation of funds exchanged last year as part of the City of…
Stabbing reported in Waterloo
Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS responded to a stabbing that occurred during a domestic altercation between two males shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday at 1123 Cottonwood Lane. An ARCH…
Murals a step to beautifying downtown Waterloo
Fueled by enthusiasm over beautifying downtown Waterloo, Mayor Tom Smith has put in motion a new effort: murals on the sides of buildings. The first one, started on the side…
Tony’s Fish focuses on hard work, quality product
While fishing is a hobby or a sport for many Americans, it is a full-time job for fisherman Tony Esker of Prairie du Rocher. Every three days, he wakes up…
Columbia fire called to assist with accident across J.B. Bridge
Columbia fire department has been called to assist with Mehlville fire department with a motor vehicle accident on the MO side of the bridge, in the eastbound lane. The call…
CFD responding to CVS for natural gas odor
Columbia fire is responding to CVS Pharmacy for a report of a possible natural gas odor in the rear of the building by the pharmacy section. The call went out…
Vehicle crash near Hecker
Hecker Fire Department personnel responded along with New Athens EMS to a vehicle accident with injuries on Route 159 just north of Hecker shortly after 12 a.m. Thursday.