Posts Tagged ‘62298’
Failed escape attempt results in drug charges
A 20-year-old St. Louis man in possession of multiple illegal drugs is facing felony charges along with three other men after attempting to speed away from a Tuesday night traffic…
Read MoreLocal scout heralded as life-saver
Waterloo Boy Scout Sam Thomas traveled to Galena last winter for a ski trip with some of the kids and scout leaders in his troop. As with most kids his…
Read MoreWaterloo, Millstadt boil order lifted
A boil order issued Monday for Waterloo and Millstadt after a water main break in the Illinois American Water line system has been cancelled. “We just got word it’s been…
Read MoreRollover crash on Floraville Road
Emergency personnel responded about 6:20 p.m. Friday to a rollover crash reported in the area of 4247 Floraville Road north of Waterloo Road in rural St. Clair County. The Waterloo…
Read MoreOne dead after trio of Thursday afternoon crashes
One woman was killed and two others injured in a Thursday afternoon crash, the first of three crashes in a span of 30 minutes on Monroe County roads. Shortly before…
Read MoreRauner comes to county for Republican dinner
At about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, a dark SUV rolled up to the entrance of Turner Hall in Columbia, letting out Republican Governor Bruce Rauner, along with several aides and security…
Read MoreAssessments up slightly
Monroe County property tax assessments for 2016 are completed, according to county assessor Carl Wuertz. The assessments appear in this week’s Republic-Times. Wuertz said Monroe County’s equalized assessed valuation for…
Read MoreLow voter turnout for school board, aldermanic races
With extremely low voter turnout, the races for both Waterloo and Valmeyer school board were decided Tuesday night and Waterloo’s recently retired police chief was elected as an alderman. Turnout…
Read MoreRecovering addict an inspiration
After first responders brought Madelyn McGinnis back from an opioid overdose for the second time, the 19-year-old opened her eyes to the problem of her addiction. “I just wasn’t in…
Read MoreGenerosity of community helps Lydia keep on fighting
Lydia Boyer needs a miracle. Stubborn German Brewing Company owners Chris and Tammy Rahn did their best this weekend to make sure she gets it. “I’ve been following Lydia through…
Read MoreWaterloo traffic stop results in meth arrests
The Waterloo Police Department arrested four people and seized a pound of methamphetamine and other drugs, including heroin, during a traffic stop early Monday morning on Route 3. At about…
Read MoreFire damages Millstadt tavern
The Millstadt, Columbia and Smithton fire departments responded about 7 a.m. Tuesday to a fire at West End Bar & Restaurant on Laurel Street in Millstadt. Flames were seen shooting…
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