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Man rescued days after crashing near Hecker
It was the type of scenario that sends chills down the spines of parents and fear that spawned the phrase, “Call me when you get home.” But thanks to two…
Read MoreDeath of 25-year-old man under investigation
A 25-year-old Waterloo man was pronounced dead at Red Bud Regional Hospital on Thursday. The cause of his death is pending toxicology tests and autopsy results as performed by the…
Read MoreVehicle crash near Hecker
Emergency personnel responded about 11:30 a.m. Monday to a single-vehicle crash on Route 159 at Route 156 near Nu Deal Oil Co., just north of Hecker in St. Clair County.…
Read MoreVehicle crash south of Hecker
Monroe County EMS responded along with Hecker Fire Department and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department personnel shortly before midnight Monday to a single-vehicle crash on Route 159 south of Roscow Road…
Read MoreStorms wreak havoc across the area
A quick-moving storm darkened Monroe County skies about 3 p.m. Wednesday, with straight-line wind gusts up to 70 mph not far behind. Police and emergency management workers were kept busy as the…
Read MoreCrash on Route 159 near Hecker
The Hecker Fire Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded about 2:10 p.m. Saturday to a traffic crash with possible injury on Route 159 at Biffar Road…
Read MoreBicentennial Birthday Bash celebrates county’s history
A sold out gathering filled the Hecker Community Center on Saturday to celebrate Monroe County’s 200th anniversary during a Bicentennial Birthday Bash. Attendees were treated to fried chicken and all…
Read MoreBurglary interrupted near New Athens
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies have increased patrols in the Hecker area near Route 159 following recent reports of thefts in the Smithton and New Athens areas of neighboring St.…
Read MorePower lines down in Hecker
Hecker Fire Department and Monroe County Sheriffs Department personnel responded with Ameren to a single-vehicle crash with power lines down on West Monroe Street near Route 159 in Hecker about…
Read MoreVehicle crash in Hecker
Police, fire and ambulance personnel responded about 1:40 p.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries and road blockage in the 100 block of North Main Street in Hecker (intersection…
Read MoreRoute 156 road work near Hecker
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lane restrictions will be encountered on eastbound and westbound Route 156 from Route 159 to Route 13 between Hecker and New Athens in…
Read MoreHecker man fishes from coast to coast
Once a year, Erwin Rettinghouse plans a fishing trip. The 79-year-old Hecker man gets his things together and goes just about anywhere to catch some fish. He’s been living in…
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