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Schreder to run for sheriff
Valmeyer resident Dennis Schreder announced Thursday he will run as a Democratic candidate for Monroe County Sheriff in 2014. Schreder has been captain and chief deputy of the Monroe County…
Smithton man charged with making child porn
A 37-year-old Smithton man was charged Friday in federal court on child porn charges. Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced that Kyle W.…
Fall sports schedules posted
With this week’s 90-degree temperatures, it is hard to believe fall is right around the corner. But even closer is this year’s fall sports season, with contests beginning this week…
Man charged in Columbia vehicle break-ins
An East St. Louis man has been charged with 11 felony counts of burglary in connection with several vehicle break-ins that occurred Aug. 11 in the northern part of Columbia.…
Meth lab raid in East Carondelet
Two suspects are in custody following a meth lab raid in East Carondelet. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department said its Drug Tactical Unit executed a search warrant at 910…
Local teen shines on diamond as Cardinals batboy
Trey Search is always right in the middle of the action. To him, a St. Louis Cardinals game is way more than just the game itself. It’s all the hours…
New rules change face of preseason football practice
A rule change instituted this spring by the Illinois High School Association Board of Directors is causing local football coaches to rethink the way they are running their preseason practices.…
Waterloo set to celebrate city’s 125th anniversary
To honor Waterloo’s history as the city prepares to celebrate the 125th anniversary of receiving its city charter, officials are reviving the past with a series of events, activities and…
Waterloo school officials bracing for more cuts
Waterloo School Superintendent Jim Helton presented a bleak review of school district finances during Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo School Board. He said the issues were not so much with…
Police radio problems in Columbia
Columbia Police Chief Joe Edwards presented the city council Monday night with an option to remedy problems plaguing the city’s new 800 MHz public safety radio system. The Motorola STARCOM…