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New CPD police dog on hand at fundraiser

Attendees whooped and hollered as mice raced down a wooden corridor toward the end of the chamber Friday night at The Falls in Columbia. The excited guests bet money on…

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MCEC receives $7.75 million loan

Earlier this year, Monroe County Electric Cooperative held its 75th annual meeting. It is hoped that Monday’s announcement of $7.75 million in approved loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…

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Hawks return to the promised land

Update: The Gibault Hawks defeated Francis W. Parker (Chicago), 3-0, tonight at the Corn Crib in Normal to advance to the state championship game tomorrow at 5 p.m., against Herscher…

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Cross country runners race toward state

The cross country season has wrapped up and area runners are racing through the postseason. Both the Waterloo boys and girls teams advanced to sectionals, with the boys taking first…

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Legal wrangling over skate park continues

A neighbor to the Optimist Skate and Bicycle Park in Waterloo has amended a previously filed legal case in an attempt to cease activity there. The litigation, filed by Scott…

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Hwy 158 Ramp Accident

A Chevy Cobalt slid off the Hwy 158 north bound ramp to Rt 3 at approx 4:10pm. Unknown injuries.

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Hit and run accident at Hamacher and Ridge

Waterloo police are searching for a gray Chevy Corsica driven by a female following a reported hit and run crash at the intersection of Hamacher Street and Ridge Road around…

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Vehicle crashes near DMV entrance

A vehicle crashed into the railing and bushes near the entrance of the Waterloo DMV facility around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. No injuries were reported and the building itself did not…

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IHSA football pairings announced

Of the four local football teams, just one advanced to this year’s IHSA playoffs as the pairings were announced this weekend. Waterloo, Red Bud and Dupo all fell short in…

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Police Blotter 10/23/13

Columbia Police Oct. 15 Merle C. Pelate, 51, of Columbia, was arrested for domestic battery on West Park Drive. Oct. 16 Candace M. Zimmer, 25, of Columbia, and Michael T.…

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