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…
Read MoreGibault 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…
Read MoreMemorial Hospital Birth | 4/16/14
April 8 Cassidy Jelinek and Daniel Land of Columbia, a boy
Read MoreDeath Notices | 4/16/14
William Virgil Dieckman William Virgil Dieckman, 81, of Dupo, died April 8, 2014 in Dupo. Visitation was April 10 at Dashner-Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo. Funeral services took place April…
Read MoreCharges 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…
Read MoreNew 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,…
Read MoreMissing 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…
Read MoreHands Free | Planet Ryan
As you may or may not know, earlier this year in Illinois, it became state law that one must use a hands-free way of talking on their cell phone while…
Read MoreWhat would Jesus look like? | Mark’s Remarks
The first time I actually remember “seeing” Jesus was in a country church when I was very little. My family went there most Sundays. The church didn’t even have indoor…
Read MorePolice 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…
Read MoreChimney 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.
Read MorePossible gas leak at Columbia home
At about 1:50 p.m. Monday, the Columbia Fire Department was dispatched to the scene of a possible gas leak at 428 South Riebeling Street. No other information was immediately available.
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