Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Pardoned fire chief also part-time cop
Jerame Simmons Sr., an East Carondelet native previously convicted of arson and later pardoned, caught the public’s attention after being named chief of the Prairie du Pont Fire Department this…
Read MoreWedding day turns tragic near Red Bud
A young man from Herrin died in a two-vehicle crash early Saturday evening near Red Bud. The Red Bud fire and police departments, Monroe County EMS, MedStar Ambulance and Monroe…
Read MoreParker | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve oftenwondered what life must be like for our dog. He is an unusual looking dog, resembling a vampire batin my opinion. He has a sleek, thin torso with very…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5-11-22
(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 MoreTuesday trailer fire in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 12:40 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a mobile enclosed lawnmower trailer on fire in the 700 block of Illinois Avenue. The blaze was…
Read MoreVehicle, catalytic converter thefts near Columbia
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating multiple stolen vehicle reports along with several catalytic converter thefts earlier this month near Columbia. Shortly after 7 a.m. May 7, MCSD deputies…
Read MoreReport of fight outside of YMCA
Multiple law enforcement personnel responded shortly after 4:05 p.m. Saturday for a report of 10-15 people fighting at the Monroe County YMCA, 9514 Caring Way, Columbia. There were no reports…
Read MoreGirls tracksters qualify for state
Several local high school girls track athletes punched their ticket to Charleston by virtue of solid showings in sectional competition this week. At the Class 2A Salem Sectional on Thursday,…
Read MoreTeen charged with eluding police
A young Marissa man was charged this week following an April incident in rural Monroe County. At about 3:15 a.m. April 19, an Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputy was patrolling…
Read MoreDrug seizure in Waterloo
The Waterloo Police Department executed a search warrant in the 200 block of West Fourth Street on Tuesday afternoon, which resulted in drugs being seized. During the search, WPD officers seized…
Read MoreTruck stolen from Columbia dealership
Columbia police are investigating the recent theft of a truck from the lot of Columbia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 500 Admiral Weinel Boulevard. The theft was reported Wednesday morning but occurred…
Read MoreMonroe County Tourney this Saturday
The annual battle for local baseball bragging rights takes place this Saturday in Valmeyer. The Monroe County Baseball Tournament will feature Valmeyer, Waterloo, Columbia and Gibault. The Pirates and Hawks…
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