Fishing licenses invest in conservation
When anglers purchase an Illinois fishing license, they’re paying for more than fishing privileges for the year. They’re investing in conservation, education, and economic activity all over the state. Illinois…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Feb. 18-21
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 MoreHealthy eating tips for National Nutrition Month | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center March is National Nutrition Month, prompting me to wonder how often this column focuses on the links between what we eat and…
Read MoreSomething’s got to give here | Mark’s Remarks
I’m gettin’ real tired of this aging thing. Some of it seems to have just creeped into my life and some of it seems to have just popped up overnight.…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 2-26-25
(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 MoreMargaret V. Mueller | Obituary
Margaret Virginia “Virginia” Mueller (nee Woods), 98, of Waterloo, died March 3, 2025, in Waterloo. She was born Jan. 2, 1927, in Patterson, Mo. Virginia was a member of St.…
Read MoreMan charged with public indeceny acts
A Monroe County man was arrested following what police described as “disturbing events” Friday in Columbia. Daniel C. Morgan, 50, of Waterloo, has been charged with criminal sexual abuse and…
Read MoreMonday brush fires in Monroe County
Local firefighters were busy battling outdoor fires again Monday, as the combination of dry vegetation and wind gusts have proven problematic. The Columbia and Waterloo fire departments responded to a…
Read MoreMyrvin C. Badger | Obituary
Myrvin Curtis Badger, age 84, of Sevierville, Tenn., formerly of Waterloo, passed March 1, 2025. Myrvin was born on July 12, 1940, in Tiptonville, Tenn. He graduated from Tiptonville High…
Read MoreSunday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday to a vehicle crash on West Bottom Avenue at Route 3 in Columbia. The crash appeared minor, with no injuries reported.
Read MoreSunday brush fires in Monroe County
Local fire departments responded Sunday to separate outdoor burning calls in Monroe County. The Columbia Fire Department responded about 12:30 p.m. Sunday to a controlled burn that had gotten out…
Read MoreElectrical fire in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 3:10 p.m. Saturday to an electrical fire in the wall of a residence in the 500 block of North Rapp Street in Columbia. Smoke was…
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