Posts Tagged ‘monroe county’
Witness harassment postpones jury trial
The jury trial involving a Columbia man charged with sexual abuse was postponed and additional charges were filed following an incident that occurred shortly before his trial was set to…
Read MoreSoccer teams kicking ahead
The Columbia High School girls soccer team finally fell from the ranks of the unbeaten over the weekend, but the Eagles are still flying high at 10-1 overall. Meanwhile, Waterloo…
Read MoreBaseball teams start strong
The early results are promising for local high school baseball squads in the spring campaign. The early results are promising for local high school baseball squads in the spring campaign.…
Read MoreUnlocked vehicles entered in Valmeyer
One person has been charged and another is in custody following two burglary reports earlier this week involving unlocked pickup trucks in Valmeyer. The incidents, which Valmeyer Police Chief Tom…
Read MoreColumbia Legion honors WWII veterans
In recognition of the American Legion’s 100th anniversary as a national organization, Columbia American Legion Post 581 honored five local World War II veterans on Saturday for their service to…
Read MoreStolen truck located; arrest made
It appears the case of a white 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and attached 16-foot trailer stolen Monday while parked on a field road off Steppig Road in rural Columbia has been…
Read MoreZoar UCC breaks ground on new hall
At 175 years old, Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover is still growing. The church broke ground Sunday on new building that will be about 25 feet from…
Read MorePlane crash in Waterloo
The FAA and NTSB are investigating a small plane crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in rural Waterloo. The plane, a 1976 Piper PA-32 Cherokee Lance flying from Alabama to Cahokia,…
Read MoreTruck drives through Waterloo gas station
Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS responded to the Mobil On The Run gas station at 1000 N. Illinois Route 3 early Sunday afternoon after a white Chevrolet Silverado drove…
Read MoreEagles down ‘Dogs again
The Columbia Eagles are the last local high school boys hoops team still playing following a hard-fought victory Monday night over Monroe County rival Waterloo at the Class 3A Freeburg…
Read MoreBig hope for little Russell
Community members will soon have the opportunity to support the family of Russell Brafford, a sergeant with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department whose young son has a birth defect. On…
Read MoreWoman arrested in Top Shooters burglary
A woman from Effingham has been charged with the late January burglary of Top Shooters Sports Bar in Columbia. Micheala D. Verdeyen, 53, of Effingham, was taken into custody Wednesday…
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