Posts Tagged ‘Chris Hitzemann’
Bieber found guilty of dealing meth
A Waterloo man was found guilty on all three counts related to the delivery of methamphetamine during a jury trial held this week at the Monroe County Courthouse. Following just…
Read MoreKuykendall seeks reduction in murder sentence
A status hearing was held last Wednesday morning at the Monroe County Courthouse regarding Jordan Kuykendall, who is serving a 40-year sentence at Menard Correctional Center in Chester for the…
Read MoreCounty board discusses Route 3, enterprise zone
Obey the traffic laws, or else. That was the message Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing sent during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. These words came as the county…
Read MoreCharges filed following fight outside tavern
A 22-year-old man has been charged with multiple felonies and an arrest warrant has been issued for another man in connection with an Aug. 10 altercation that occurred outside of…
Read MoreCounty hears assessment arguments
About 25 residents of the Brellinger subdivision in Columbia descended on the Monroe County Board meeting Monday to express dissatisfaction with their 2016 property tax assessments. The concerned residents, led…
Read MoreState’s attorney asks for additional staff
New Monroe County State’s Attorney Chris Hitzemann appeared before the Monroe County Board of Commissioners Monday to request additional funding for his office’s budget for the remainder of the fiscal…
Read MoreTwists and turns drive assistant state’s attorney on new path
Recently appointed Monroe County Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Martin feels right at home. Although he was born in Cahokia, his family moved to Columbia when he was 3. Much of…
Read MoreHitzemann ready to serve as new state’s attorney
While Chris Hitzemann took office on Dec. 1, the Columbia man dreamed of becoming a state’s attorney even before he started practicing law. “It’s why I went to law school.…
Read MoreCounty board considers resignations, appointments
Monroe County Board Chairman Terry Liefer’s final full meeting was Monday, as Liefer prepares to retire Nov. 30 after 12 years as a county commissioner. Newly elected State’s Attorney Chris…
Read MoreRepublicans win big in Monroe County
A strong Republican wave swept through Monroe County on Tuesday night, with the party winning all contested local races. “We had a clean sweep tonight,” Monroe County GOP Central Committee…
Read MoreHigh turnout for primary election
Nearly half of Monroe County’s registered voters showed up at the polls Tuesday for the primary election, which determined five local races of interest and two important school tax measures.…
Read MoreElection preview in this week’s R-T
Two Republicans running for state senate Two candidates are vying for the Republican party nomination in the race for 58th District State Senator, as they seek to succeed longtime Republican…
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