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Police Blotter 1/15/13
Columbia Police Jan. 9 Thomas Amsden, 27, of Dupo, was arrested on a fugitive from justice warrant. Jan. 10 Willie B. Davis, 43, of St. Louis, was arrested for possession…
Crash on Bluff Road near Valmeyer
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department assisted Valmeyer first responders and Monroe County EMS in handling a single-vehicle rollover crash with possible injury on Bluff Road about one-half mile north of…
Locals named hockey all-stars
Nine local hockey players will be playing in the MVCHA All-Star Game set for Feb. 3 in East Alton. Six players from the Columbia Ice Eagles — Kyle Eagan, Jake…
County’s tentative multiplier issued
Monroe County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue. Assessments in Monroe County are at 33.51 percent of market…
Waterloo vehicle break-ins
Waterloo police are asking the community to check their vehicles, especially those in the north end of town, after three teens were arrested early Thursday morning in connection with a…
Man dies after falling into grain bin near Red Bud
A man died late Monday morning after falling into a grain bin filled with corn on a farm east of Red Bud in Randolph County. Red Bud fire and emergency…
Fire call in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded to a reported furnace on fire at 421 Washington Street around 3:40 p.m. Sunday. No other information was immediately available.
Hometown Teams exhibit seeks community support
The latest Smithsonian traveling exhibit is coming to the History Museum of Monroe County in Waterloo and other local places this summer, and the committee tasked with presenting the event…
Monroe County Agriculture Literacy Coalition formed
There is a great opportunity to show students and teachers the value and vastness of the agricultural economy in Monroe County. “Agriculture in the Classroom” is regarded as a refreshing…
Waterloo schools receive state technology loan
The Illinois State Board of Education announced last week the selection of 22 school districts from across Illinois, including Waterloo, to receive funds from the School Technology Revolving Loan Program.…