Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Police Blotter | 10-23-24
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
Read MoreCombine fire burns field near Burksville
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday to a combine on fire with flames spreading to a bean field in the 4200 block of KK Road near…
Read MoreFriday crash south of Hecker
The Hecker Fire Department responded about 4:30 p.m. Friday along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS to a two-vehicle crash on Route 159 at Guebert Drive…
Read MoreTaste Buds | More than a recipe
An online column by Vivanda Felice and Pipa Benoit, pseudonyms for two Monroe County foodies dedicated to supporting and highlighting local food spirit and culture Community cookbooks seem abundant throughout…
Read MoreThursday crash west of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 11:15 a.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 156 near Deer Hill Road west of Waterloo. The Waterloo Fire Department responded to successfully extricate one…
Read MoreHarv made you happy
The community recently lost a beacon of positivity with the passing of Duane “Harv” Ries, a man who spent years sharing his love of music and the outdoors and brightened…
Read MoreRetiring flags with dignity
Waterloo residents looking to ensure their old American flags are retired properly now have a convenient option right outside the VFW. Metzger-Crook VFW Post 6504 recently received a donation from…
Read MoreAs sharp as Sharp could be
From a worldwide recession to a global pandemic, former City of Columbia finance director and treasurer Linda Sharp weathered many storms in the past 16 years. Despite the challenges, the…
Read MoreBost or Roberts for congress?
Voters will decide on a contested race for Illinois 12th Congressional District U.S. Representative on Nov. 5 between incumbent Republican Mike Bost and Democratic challenger Brian Roberts. The 12th District…
Read MoreFinances and coffee talk in Columbia
The September meeting of the Columbia School Board featured lengthy discussions on a number of subjects, mainly concerning a recently completed audit for the previous school year and the ongoing…
Read MoreTow truck crash defense attorney speaks
The attorney for the man charged earlier this month in the November 2023 crash on I-255 that resulted in the death of a local tow truck driver issued a statement…
Read MoreEarly voting remains strong
With less than two weeks remaining until Election Day, many Monroe County residents have decided to avoid the Nov. 5 rush and either vote early or by mail. Monroe…
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