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Monday crash on I-255 in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 3:15 p.m. Monday to a vehicle crash on I-255 westbound near the Columbia exit. The Columbia Fire Department assisted police and EMS personnel at the scene.…

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Monday crash near Hecker

Emergency personnel responded about 1:20 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash in the 5700 block of State Route 156 at Route 159 near Nu-Deal Oil just outside of Hecker.  One…

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Sunday evening fire calls

Local fire departments responded to outdoor burning calls Sunday evening in Monroe County. At 6:50 p.m., the Waterloo Fire Department responded to a small fire in the woods on Old…

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Field fire south of Waterloo

The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday to the report of a field fire in the 6200 block of Maeystown Road. The fire department cleared the scene…

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Structure fire in rural Millstadt

Several departments responded to a fully involved residential structure fire about 9:30 a.m. Friday east of Dupo in rural St. Clair County. The Millstadt, Villa Hills, Columbia, Prairie du Pont,…

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Brush fire south of Waterloo

Three local fire departments responded to a brush fire late Thursday afternoon in the 3400 block of G Road near St. Joe. The fire was reported to be spreading near…

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Young Falcons learn to ride

A group of young students at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Waterloo were treated to a pleasant surprise Feb. 28 as the school received a donation of training…

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MCSD assists in stopping interstate drug flow

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department has recently been cooperating with sheriff’s departments in two other counties for a drug interdiction effort, attempting to combat the flow of narcotics and other…

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Monroe County hears 911 update

With a continually growing population locally, Monroe County Public Safety Director Kevin Scheibe explained plans for future expansion of emergency dispatch capabilities during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board.…

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Osterhage honored for service

A local banker who’s had a hand in a number of community organizations over the years is being recognized by the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for his service and work…

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