Prison for Waterloo shooter

A young man found guilty in February of charges stemming from a November shooting outside the Waterloo movie theater was sentenced last Wednesday afternoon to a substantial prison term. Monroe…

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Porta Fest back on?

Following news last month that Waterloo’s annual German tradition was no more, a number of locals are looking to breathe new life into the event, filled with passion for Porta…

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Lern builds radio legacy

A much loved rock radio host with Columbia ties will soon be inducted into the Illinois State University Broadcast Hall of Fame, an achievement she’s found to be quite the…

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Charges filed in fatal crash

On Tuesday afternoon in Monroe County Circuit Court, a young Millstadt man pled not guilty to charges of aggravated DUI (crash resulting in death) and reckless homicide involving a motor…

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Sunday fires strain volunteers

Despite warnings from the National Weather Service of erratic fire spread from outdoor burning, several area departments responded to multiple fire incidents on a wild weather Sunday.  The main such…

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CHS ready for big stage

Students and staff at Columbia High School have been negotiating construction for about two years now, and though the parking  lot still won’t be clear for a while, the biggest…

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Accolade problems expressed 

The day before last week’s primary election, a hot topic for the contested Republican ballot for county commissioner was discussed during last Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. The…

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Ahne’s site plan approved

A seemingly contentious matter for the Waterloo City Council turned out not so Monday night. By a 7-1 vote, aldermen approved two special use permit requests for a combined business/apartment…

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Columbia clears the air

There has been something in the Columbia air lately – but it’s not romance or the sweet smell of early spring flowers. With multiple Columbia residents reporting a foul odor…

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