Police Blotter | 9-17-25

(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…

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Lightning strike in Columbia

The Columbia Fire Department responded about 2:50 p.m. Tuesday to the report of a possible lightning strike near Central Bank, located at 285 Southwoods Drive just off Route 3. Upon…

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Train strikes car in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 5:30 a.m. last Wednesday, Sept. 17, after a train struck an unoccupied car on the railroad tracks near DD Road in Columbia. Columbia police said the…

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Solar grounded in Columbia

Members of Christ Community Church in Columbia found out the hard way that you can’t fight City Hall. Despite all accounts of church leaders performing their due diligence and trying to…

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WJHS future in flux

With plumbing, HVAC and other maintenance concerns due to the age of the building, the future of Waterloo Junior High School was a key topic at Monday’s school board meeting…

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Mixed news on levee

While one door to address potential “devastation” in the Bottoms appears to be closing, another may be opening. Monroe County Emergency Management Agency Director Kevin Scheibe on Monday updated county…

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