Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Round 2 for hockey rivals
The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles will meet again on the ice at the McKendree Metro Rec Plex in O’Fallon this coming Tuesday night. The puck drops at 7:30…
Read MoreMovie nights with Dad
My oldest son and his wife recently moved closer to us, and of course, we were delighted. This means we can have dinner from time to time and jet over…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 1-8-26
(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 MoreReal Estate Transactions | Jan. 5-9, 2026
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreTuesday crash on I-255
Emergency personnel responded about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday to a three-vehicle crash on I-255 southbound near milepost 5 in Columbia. No injuries were reported in the crash. Illinois State Police said…
Read MoreField fire south of Hecker
The Hecker and Red Bud fire departments responded shortly after 2:50 p.m. Tuesday to a field fire in the area of 7900 Roscow Road south of Hecker near Route 159.…
Read MoreThursday crash near Columbia
Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash that occurred about 4 p.m. Thursday on Route 158 between Columbia and Millstadt. None of those involved in the crash required medical transport…
Read MoreDupo water sample triggers alert
A “forever chemicals” alert was issued by a state agency for Dupo’s water system. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency notified the owners and operators of the Dupo Community Water System…
Read MoreFults levee fix finalized
The year 2025 ended on a high note for residents of Fults, Prairie du Rocher and bi-county officials as work to repair a potentially devastating levee problem was resolved in…
Read MoreImmanuel Lutheran turns 125
Placing a special emphasis on faith, foundation and future, one Waterloo congregation is set to have a particularly special year as they come together to celebrate their church’s 125th anniversary.…
Read MoreFlu season brewing
Sniffles and coughs have begun to boom in the wake of the holiday season, with local reports suggesting Monroe County is largely avoiding a wave of respiratory illness that is…
Read MoreSlow going on Dupo interchange
Communities and residents in the area eagerly anticipating completion of the I-255 interchange project near Dupo can expect to wait for a good while more. Dupo Mayor Dawn Keys spoke…
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