Real Estate Transactions | July 8-11, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreEmma E. Schultheis | Obituary
Emma E. Schultheis, 14, of Prairie du Rocher, died July 21, 2025, in St. Louis. She was born July 27, 2010, in Marion. Emma was a member of St. John…
Read MorePaula A. Ledbetter | Obituary
Paula Ann Ledbetter, 69, of Columbia, died peacefully on July 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born March 10, 1956, in Paducah, Ky., to…
Read MoreTuesday crash near Red Bud
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Cari Lane south of LL Road near Red Bud. A red Chevrolet Silverado rear-ended…
Read MoreCarol L. Monterusso | Obituary
Carol L. Monterusso, 84, of Waterloo, born Nov. 3, 1940 in East St. Louis, died July 19, 2025 in Waterloo. Carol was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Belleville.…
Read MoreFriday night pursuit in Monroe County
Monroe County law enforcement agencies assisted Missouri authorities Friday in the pursuit of a motorcyclist who fled from police before eventually being apprehended. The incident occurred about 8:40 p.m. in…
Read MoreDeborah R. Hency | Obituary
Deborah R. “Debbie” Hency, (nee Rea), 67, of Waterloo, died July 17, 2025, in Waterloo. She was born Dec. 5, 1957, in East St. Louis. Debbie was a member of…
Read MoreRebecca S. Heusohn | Obituary
Rebecca S. “Becky” Heusohn (nee Lloyd), 69, of Valmeyer, died July 16, 2025, in St. Louis. She was born June 10, 1956, in Red Bud. Becky enjoyed the simple things…
Read MoreWater rescue near Hecker
The Hecker Fire Department responded shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday to a flash flood water rescue on Probst Road in rural St. Clair County following a bout of heavy rain.…
Read MorePhillip Tochtrop Sr. | Obituary
Phillip Tochtrop Sr., 77, of Columbia, died July 15, 2025, in St. Louis. He was born April 30, 1948, in St. Louis. Phillip was a Vietnam Veteran and worked for…
Read MoreSmoke in basement of Columbia home
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 4:15 p.m. Thursday to a possible structure fire in the 700 block of Eastwood Street off Breidecker Street in Columbia. Upon arrival, a light…
Read MorePossible lightning strike near Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 2:20 p.m. Thursday following a possible lightning strike to a residence in the 1200 block of Sugarloaf Hill Road east of Dupo. No smoke…
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