Puppy love in Monroe County

In a span of 15 minutes last Monday, the Helping Strays of Monroe County  animal shelter received two calls about separate instances of abandoned puppies in the area.  Six puppies…

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Splash pad talks flow

With a late June deadline getting closer by the day, the Waterloo Park District once again pushed a decision on its proposed splash pad to a future meeting. Waterloo Park…

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Running at Disney

Local residents recently participated in an event at Disney World that saw them run 48.6 miles each over the course of four days. The Dopey Challenge, named after one of…

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Police Blotter | 1-11-23

(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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Tuesday evening crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 6:05 p.m. Tuesday to a vehicle crash with possible injury on Route 3 just north of Veterans Parkway. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department, Columbia…

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Tuesday morning crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash with possible injury on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department,…

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Saturday night crash on I-255

The Dupo and Prairie du Pont fire departments assisted EMS personnel and the Illinois State Police in responding shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle crash with injury on…

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