Lots of questions | Ott Observations
Earlier this month, our country used military force to extract Venezuelan President Nicolaus Maduro and his wife from their country, toward prosecuting him for drug trafficking. This focus on protecting…
Read MoreRecognition deprivation | Mark’s Remarks
I wrote last week about my son and me doing a podcast. Something fun. Something we enjoy. He’s the one who actually looks at the subscriber list, and we both…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 1-21-25
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Jan. 12-16, 2026
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 MoreCory W. Becker | Obituary
Cory William Becker, 46, of Waterloo, died Jan. 22, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who loved him deeply. Those who knew Cory best will remember his generous heart, kind…
Read MoreHarold R. Mathews | Obituary
Harold R. Mathews 85, of Columbia, died Jan. 25, 2026, at St. Clare Hospital, Fenton, Mo. Harold (“Harry,” “Mac,” “Minga”) was born March 10, 1940, in Columbia, to the late…
Read MoreSnow plow strikes gas line
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 11:50 a.m. Sunday to assist after a Monroe County road district snow removal truck struck a natural gas line in the area of…
Read MoreBrett M. Wiegand | Obituary
Brett M. Wiegand, 49, of Red Bud, died Jan. 22, 2026, in Red Bud. He was born April 3, 1976, in Red Bud. Brett was a longtime member of St.…
Read MoreRollover crash near Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 7:30 p.m. Saturday to a vehicle rollover crash in the snow on Floraville Road at Waterloo Road near Waterloo in rural St. Clair County. The…
Read MoreCrash takes out Columbia street light
The intersection of Route 3 and North Main Street in Columbia turned into a four-way stop after a vehicle crashed into and knocked out a traffic signal pole at about…
Read MoreSuspected drug overdose death in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded early Thursday morning to the report of an unresponsive male inside a residence in the 600 block of South Church Street in Waterloo. The Monroe County Coroner’s…
Read MoreBonnie L. Husted | Obituary
Bonnie L. Husted, 91, formerly of Cahokia, died Jan. 22, 2026, at Garden Place of Waterloo. Bonnie was born Nov. 4, 1934, in Orion, to the late John and Helen…
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