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Apartment fire in New Athens
Several departments responded to an early Sunday morning apartment complex fire at 501 S. Market Street in New Athens. The fire broke out about 3 a.m. Sunday, with the New…
Read MoreThe legend of Red Lehr
When he was 5 years old, David “Red” Lehr made his onstage debut when he stepped on top of an orange crate to play trombone in his father’s local band…
Read MoreTwo die in crash near Hecker
The Illinois State Police is investigating a three-vehicle, head-on crash with two fatalities that occurred about 11 p.m. Thursday in the 6100 block of State Route 159 near Nu-Deal Oil…
Read MoreLocal woman killed in Florida
Communities in two states are reeling after the death of beloved former guidance counselor Fran Axley. A winter resident of Naples, Fla., and a summer resident of Waterloo, Axley was…
Read MoreMan dies in farming accident near New Athens
A man has died following a Monday afternoon farming accident in rural St. Clair County. The St. Clair Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to what was called in as a possible…
Read MoreWaterloo man facing sex abuse charge
Waterloo police believe a 42-year-old man charged in May with aggravated criminal sex abuse may have preyed on underage victims by trading tattoos for sexual favors. On May 8, the…
Read MoreMCSD assists in New Athens incident
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department assisted St. Clair County law enforcement agencies with the apprehension of a 20-year-old man wanted for stealing a vehicle and firing a gun on Sunday…
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 MoreFatal Friday night crash near New Athens
A 24-year-old New Athens woman died in a two-car crash on Route 156 just east of Geo Leilich Road near New Athens in St. Clair County on Friday night. The…
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 MoreWaterloo woman charged with aggravated DUI for role in July crash
The Waterloo woman involved in a July 15 crash in Columbia that seriously injured a New Athens girl was charged this week in Monroe County Circuit Court with felony aggravated…
Read MoreEagles, Pirates win regional titles; Hawks fall
Two local high school volleyball teams are moving on while others suffered unfortunate ends to their seasons in regional play this week. Columbia faced a familiar foe in Freeburg on…
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