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Prison for Waterloo man on meth charges
A Waterloo man was sentenced last week to five years and 10 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of meth. United States Attorney for the…
Read MoreBurglaries in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is currently investigating two residential burglaries that occurred this month in Columbia. The first one occurred Dec. 4 in the 2600 block of Brookfield Court, when…
Read MoreRecap of weekend boys basketball action
Local boys high school basketball teams took to the court over the weekend with mixed results. Columbia and Gibault each split a pair of games, while the Waterloo Bulldogs posted…
Read MoreWaterloo Santa Float set to ride Dec. 17-24
The Waterloo German Band’s popular Santa Float will again spread holiday cheer to all who are near Dec. 17-24. This project is made possible by donations from local businesses and…
Read MoreStudents hear of heroin dangers
In an effort to squelch bad habits before they start, Monroe County Coroner Vicki Koerber organized a drug forum at Gibault Catholic High School last Tuesday. It was the first…
Read MoreColumbia woman reflects on JB Bridge opening
One of the most significant events to impact the region occurred 70 years ago Tuesday. The Jefferson Barracks Bridge, connecting St. Louis County with Monroe County, officially opened to traffic…
Read MoreFlu season may be longer and more severe this year
Cold weather is upon us, and with it, flu season. Vaccinate Illinois Week (Dec. 7-13) coincides with National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national observance established to highlight the importance of…
Read MoreShare the Feast has most successful year yet
For the past several years now, the Waterloo Lions Club has spread holiday cheer by hosting a “Share the Feast” bevent every Thanksgiving. This event helps provide meals to those…
Read MoreCoalition tackles root causes of teen drinking
After assessing and finalizing a problem statement, the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities began analyzing root causes for the problem during its Monday meeting. The problem statement,which is based…
Read MoreSongs4Soldiers makes holiday bright for veteran
Around the holiday season, kitchens are where families gather, cook and share countless memories. But if a kitchen isn’t a good space to gather, a home can seem incomplete. Songs4Soldiers,…
Read MoreElmore joins county board
Bob Elmore assumed his seat Monday on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, accomplishing a goal that was set while working at last year’s Monroe County Fair. Elmore, a Republican,…
Read MoreRohlfing looks forward to new role as sheriff
There’s a new sheriff in town. Neal Rohlfing took over as Monroe County sheriff this week, replacing Dan Kelley, who retired Nov. 30 after 32 years in office. Following his…
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