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Maeystown to get new mayor
After the April election, Maeystown will have a new mayor as Greg Backes is running unopposed for the seat. Current Maeystown Mayor John Valentine did not submit an application to…
COVID levels improve
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that COVID-19 “community levels” are lower in the state, but there are concerns about a rise in Illinois cases caused by a…
Monroe County man part of science breakthrough
A fusion science breakthrough decades in the making took place last month, and a Monroe County native played a substantial role in what could be a big step for clean…
Sheriffs blast assault gun ban
Following the passing of the Protect Illinois Communities Act, several law enforcement agencies throughout the state have expressed their refusal to uphold the new gun control law. The law, also…
Puppy love in Monroe County
In a span of 15 minutes last Monday, the Helping Strays of Monroe County animal shelter received two calls about separate instances of abandoned puppies in the area. Six puppies…
Splash pad talks flow
With a late June deadline getting closer by the day, the Waterloo Park District once again pushed a decision on its proposed splash pad to a future meeting. Waterloo Park…
Running at Disney
Local residents recently participated in an event at Disney World that saw them run 48.6 miles each over the course of four days. The Dopey Challenge, named after one of…
Tuesday evening crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 6:05 p.m. Tuesday to a vehicle crash with possible injury on Route 3 just north of Veterans Parkway. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department, Columbia…
Tuesday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash with possible injury on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department,…
Tractor fire in shed near Columbia
Firefighters from Columbia, Valmeyer and Waterloo responded about 1:45 p.m. Monday to a tractor on fire inside a shed on a farm at 2132 Steppig Road southwest of Columbia. Smoke…