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Bilking bookkeeper charged
A former bookkeeper for the Columbia school district was charged late last week with three felonies in connection with the theft of thousands in funds while in her position with…
Read MoreMusic fest is set to impress
While the collective local focus is no doubt on the coming Monroe County Fair, one big summer music event is looking to make its debut just before fair week begins.…
Read MoreFormer bookkeeper charged with theft from Columbia school district
A former bookkeeper for the Columbia school district was charged this week with three felonies in connection with the theft of funds while in her position with the district. Columbia…
Read MoreRed Bud men die in crash south of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 6:15 p.m. Thursday to a fiery vehicle crash in the 5700 block of Route 3 near T Road south of Waterloo. Heavy smoke was observed…
Read MoreMCSD bonds with youth
Nearly three dozen youngsters learned about the law enforcement profession June 26-29 during the inaugural Youth Police Academy hosted by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. “We’ve been trying to coordinate…
Read MoreMcDermott engineers a career
With nearly three decades worth of teaching behind him and numerous students left better off thanks to a commitment to education, Richard McDermott is stepping away from Waterloo High School…
Read MoreLiquor store has Millstadt buzzing
Several business owners addressed the Millstadt Village Board in front of a standing-room-only crowd Monday night to discuss a proposed liquor store to be built on an empty lot at…
Read MoreColumbia clobbered by storm
It was a Fourth of July holiday weekend to forget in Columbia. Unfortunately, the memories will remain. A massive storm barreled through the region shortly after 7 p.m. Friday, delivering…
Read MoreStrong finish for CCSI grad
Recent Career Center of Southern Illinois graduate Cody Strong of Red Bud put the school back in the winner’s circle during the SkillsUSA national competition last month. Strong, who won…
Read MoreRecycling explained
Some in the community have expressed confusion about how recycling in the area is handled, with a few voicing concerns about whether or not recyclables are simply thrown in the…
Read MoreColumbia still cleaning up after storm
An army of 300 linemen from the region descended on Columbia early Sunday morning to attack a lingering power outage throughout much of the city due to a fierce Friday…
Read MoreFriday evening storm causes massive damage
Fire departments and other emergency responders were busy handling a multitude of reports following a massive thunderstorm that barreled through shortly after 7 p.m. Friday in northern Monroe County and…
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