John H. Cleveland | Obituary
John Henry Cleveland, 84, born June 5, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, Ind., died May 12, 2025, at his residence in Deleon Springs, Fla. John proudly served in the U.S. Navy.…
Read MoreOwning it | Ott Observations
Recently, I read an editorial where the writer was critical of both of our political parties, claiming they have let us down and delivered us to this moment in our…
Read MoreThe informality of our youth | Mark’s Remarks
I have often thought of the contrasts that present themselves when we look back at our early days on this earth; or for that matter, even before we got here.…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5-14-25
(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 | May 5-9, 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 MoreRoger D. Strong | Obituary
Roger D. Strong, 64, of Waterloo, died May 18, 2025, in Red Bud. He was born April 28, 1961, in Red Bud. A man of grit, heart, and quiet generosity,…
Read MoreVehicle flees police in Columbia
Police are investigating after a vehicle sped away from an officer in Columbia and fled into Missouri early Monday morning. Columbia police said that at about 12:50 a.m., an officer…
Read MoreGrace V. Volkert | Obituary
Grace Virginia Volkert was born on Sept. 2, 1927, in Columbia, to Louis A. H. Landgraf and Bertha Landgraf (nee Schneider). She passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at…
Read MoreMonday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 7:25 a.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 southbound at North Main Street/Sand Bank Road in Columbia. No injuries were reported in the incident,…
Read MoreSunday crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 11:30 a.m. Sunday to a two-vehicle crash in the 800 block of Floraville Road near Grand Prairie Drive in Waterloo. Responding agencies included the Waterloo Fire…
Read MoreSunday crash near New Athens
The Hecker Fire Department responded shortly before 11:10 a.m. Sunday along with police and EMS personnel to a single-vehicle crash with possible injuries in the 6400 block of Route 156…
Read MoreStorm-related calls on Friday
The Columbia Fire Department joined other local agencies in responding to various calls as a storm rolled into the area about 2:30 p.m. Friday. The first call came in about…
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