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Student threat neutralized in Valmeyer
Police and school officials addressed a situation that unfolded the morning of Aug. 29 in Valmeyer after two students reported to their teacher that another student had allegedly made a…
Read MoreSocial services groups to merge
Human Support Services will soon see a major change in its structure following a merger announced last week with Caritas Family Solutions in Belleville. Per a Friday press release, the…
Read MoreEagles win rivalry thriller at Waterloo
While one team obviously went home unhappy, Monroe County football fans could all agree Friday’s clash between Waterloo and Columbia was one of the most exciting rivalry contests in recent…
Read MoreTwo charged in teen’s shooting death
Charges were filed Tuesday in Monroe County Circuit Court in connection with the July 21 shooting death of Emma Schultheis, 14, of Prairie du Rocher. Emma’s father, David A. Schultheis,…
Read MoreTeen sentenced in fatal DUI crash
One year after the tragic death of Columbia High School student Crawford Bryant, the driver of the vehicle involved in the Labor Day crash has been sentenced. Trevor Stawizynski, 16…
Read MoreSid sees quite a century
A longtime Columbia resident celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday, looking back on his service in World War II, plenty of changes and a life surrounded by a loving family.…
Read MoreMan charged after Columbia standoff
A local man was finally taken into custody early last Wednesday afternoon after he barricaded himself inside a Columbia residence as part of a several-hour standoff with police. The Monroe…
Read MoreFootball teams open with wins
It was a winning week one for all three local high school football teams, as Waterloo, Columbia and Dupo posted victories to open the season. Waterloo hosted Mt. Vernon on…
Read MoreHeated meeting over Oak Hill’s future
A busload of Oak Hill residents, dozens of current and former employees, an overflowing, standing room only crowd and over two hours of public comment were not enough to prevent…
Read MoreJuly event organizers face felonies
The organizer of “Red, White and Blue in the Loo” held July 3-4 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo was taken into custody Monday on multiple felony charges stemming…
Read MoreFatal crash near Valmeyer
A local man died in a foggy rollover crash Tuesday morning north of Valmeyer. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said in a press release Tuesday afternoon that the crash occurred…
Read MoreFiasco over 4 feet
A hardship variance was denied Monday night by the Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals for John and Caley Homrighausen, who have spent the last year seeking to be able…
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