Tuesday crash in Waterloo

The Waterloo Fire Department responded at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday to a single-vehicle crash at 954 Gall Road. No injuries were reported in the crash, which resulted in a power pole…

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Semi truck fire on Tuesday

The Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded about 10:25 a.m. Tuesday to a flames showing from the brakes area of a semi truck on Route 3 just…

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Structure fire in New Athens

The Hecker and Freeburg fire departments assisted the New Athens Fire Department with structure fire reported about 2:30 a.m. Saturday in the 8000 block of Peacock Site Road near New…

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Laurie loved Valmeyer

Upon their passing, many people are spoken of as pillars of a community, individuals who had a tremendous love for those around them and a seemingly boundless energy to serve…

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CHS students study in Spain

Foreign language students at Columbia High School have had a busy and exciting summer. As previously reported, CHS students studying German participated in a three-week stay in Columbia’s sister city…

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Keys stepping up for Dupo

A member of the Dupo Board of Trustees is stepping into a temporary position as mayor following the recent resignation of the village’s leader. Jerry Wilson announced his resignation early…

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Keeping it AO Clean

A cleaning business with an emphasis on general hygiene and eco-friendliness has served the St. Louis area for over two decades and has found a home locally serving Monroe County…

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