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Softball teams rounding into form this spring
The girls softball season is in full swing — except for when Mother Nature has thrown a wrench into the works. Waterloo was able to play two games last week,…
Sisters getting their long locks cut for good cause
Later this month, a local 10-year-old will be shaving her head for a good cause. Ellie Ahne, daughter of Lyn and Kim Ahne, will be donating her long hair to…
Lost chocolate lab
From Kelley with Columbia Animal Hospital: “Jesse” is an adult chocolate lab. He is a neutered male and is microchipped. He became missing yesterday, April 15th, between 1 p.m. and…
Tax-related identity theft cases reported
In a day and age where information is exchanged freely and in many different formats, identity theft is bigger than ever. This tax season, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department received…
Gibault prevails in baseball ‘Battle of Waterloo’
The atmosphere is almost always electric when cross-town rivals compete in a sporting event. Saturday morning was no different, as Gibault and Waterloo met for battle on the baseball diamond…
Charges pending in WHS phone hoax
Two Waterloo High School students may be charged with criminal offenses following a Thursday evening phone prank. The Waterloo Police Department plans to submit paperwork to the Monroe County State’s…
New CPD police dog an asset to community
In the past few months, Columbia residents may have noticed a new addition to the Columbia Police Department – a furry, tail-wagging one. Daggo is the CPD’s new police dog,…
Missing Valmeyer man found deceased
Updated 4/16/14: A rural Valmeyer man reported missing last week by family members was found deceased early Tuesday morning in St. Louis. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said it received…
Police Blotter 4/9/14
Columbia Police March 31 – Christopher R. Johnson, 25, of Fairview Heights, was arrested on an in-state warrant on Route 3 southbound at Sand Bank Road. April 1 – Michael…
Chimney flue fire in Columbia
At about 8:25 p.m. Monday, the Columbia Fire Department responded to the report of a chimney flue fire at 831 Russell Court in Columbia. No other information was immediately available.