Friday crash in Columbia

The Columbia police and fire departments responded to a two-vehicle crash at Ghent Road and Palmer Road shortly before 3:15 p.m. Friday. Initial reports indicated there were no injuries as…

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Chimney fire near Fults

The Maeystown Fire Department responded about 1:45 a.m. Friday to a chimney fire reported inside a home in the area of 3400 Sutterville Road near Fults. Upon firefighter arrival, the…

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Thursday crash in Hecker

The Hecker Fire Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Monroe and Main streets (Routes 156 and 159) in…

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Police Blotter | 2-1-23

(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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Cheers to Monroe County!

They may be from rival schools, but cheerleaders from Columbia and Waterloo high schools supported each other at the IHSA state meet this past weekend and ended up making all…

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100 years of hoops in Dupo

Dupo High School celebrated 100 years of boys basketball with special ceremonies Friday night prior to the junior varsity and varsity home matches with New Athens. Several past players and…

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