Posts Tagged ‘62298’
Rohwedder ready to serve Waterloo Chamber
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce welcomed a fresh face into its executive director position this week, and she looks forward to the excitement of the new opportunity. Roberta Rohwedder, 28,…
Read MoreSun Basket shines in Valmeyer bluffs
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s message reverberated through the underground Rock City development in Valmeyer during Thursday’s grand opening of one of the largest employers in Monroe County. “You guys are what…
Read MoreFelony firearms arrest in Waterloo
With assistance from Columbia police and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, the Waterloo Police Department arrested Mitchell P. Runzo, 21, of Waterloo, and Aden C. Kantor, 20, of Goreville on Thursday…
Read MoreFatal rollover crash on I-255
Columbia police, fire and EMS responded along with Illinois State Police about 10:15 p.m. Friday to a vehicle rollover crash on I-255 eastbound near the Jefferson Barracks Bridge. The vehicle…
Read MoreGas line struck on Columbia’s Main Street
A Friday afternoon gas leak resulted in the shutdown of multiple businesses and the evacuation of several buildings in downtown Columbia. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. “Luckily, nothing blew up,”…
Read MoreBaseball season entering home stretch
The regular season is winding down as local high school baseball teams try to get ready for regional play. But before the playoffs begin, bragging rights are at stake in…
Read MoreCounty takes stand on gun control legislation
Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing is sending a message to firearm owners across the county, with the hope it reaches all the way to Springfield. With the declaration of Monroe…
Read MoreSunday crash injures 2 in Columbia
Columbia police, fire department and EMS personnel responded shortly before noon Sunday to a three-vehicle crash with injuries on Admiral Parkway (Route 3) at Veterans Parkway. One of the vehicles…
Read MoreKuykendall motion for sentence reduction dismissed
Sora Kuykendall, formerly Jordan Kuykendall, was in a Monroe County courtroom Wednesday morning to appear in front of Judge Heinz Rudolf regarding a petition for post-conviction relief filed in March.…
Read MoreAn extra boost to strengthen Lydia
Lydia Boyer, 7, quickly stole the heart of ATI physical therapist Sam Kruse when she began working with the local cancer warrior at the Waterloo facility. “She likes to giggle…
Read MoreMan dies in farming accident near New Athens
A man has died following a Monday afternoon farming accident in rural St. Clair County. The St. Clair Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to what was called in as a possible…
Read MoreFatal crash near Red Bud
Emergency personnel responded to a fatal one-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning near Red Bud. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Red Bud Fire Department and Monroe County EMS responded…
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