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ISP cites several for underage alcohol sales
Illinois State Police announced the results of alcohol countermeasure enforcement surveillance at various establishments in Monroe County on May 9, which resulted in 16 of 50 total locations selling alcohol to minors.…
Wednesday crash near Hecker
The Hecker Fire Department and St. Clair Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle crash about 4 p.m. Wednesday on Route 159 near the intersection of Spaldt Road just north of…
A taste of Salt + Honey
Drivers along South Market Street in Waterloo are bound to have noticed a new dining option which opened its doors recently, providing guests with a healthy meal and a comfortable,…
S4S acts selected
Songs4Soldiers announced last week its lineup for the 2024 benefit concert taking place Sept. 13-14 at Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park in Columbia. On Friday, Sept. 13, country artist Chris Janson will…
A recipe from home
Many families in the area can trace their ancestry back to Germany, with several communities in and around Monroe County having strong relationships with their German counterparts thanks to sister…
Garmer joins county board
Former Columbia Alderman Doug Garmer took his seat as county commissioner a few months earlier than expected during Thursday morning’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. Garmer replaced Dennis Knobloch,…
Splash pad project cresting
The Waterloo Park Board met recently for the penultimate meeting before its completion deadline for the long-awaited Waterloo Community Splash Pad. With just over a month to go, the project…
Celebrating a century
A Millstadt resident who attends Concord Presbyterian Church in Waterloo recently reached one of the most significant milestones anyone can achieve. Janice Nolen celebrated her 100th birthday at the church…
Tuesday injury crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 4:50 p.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash with injury in the 1000 block of North Main Street across from Columbia’s public safety complex for police, fire…
Monday morning crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 8:45 a.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Illinois Avenue in Waterloo. Police said a 2011 Chevy Cobalt driven by Reid K. Felix,…