Posts Tagged ‘fireworks’
County gets jail project update
In a short regular meeting of the Monroe County Board on Monday, commissioners heard good news about the progress of the Monroe County Jail expansion project. Monroe County Maintenance Director…
Read MoreNot enough fireworks for Eagles
Not enough fireworks for Eagles Despite some second half fireworks – both on the field and in the sky – the Columbia High School football squad came up just short in…
Read MoreBurn ban issued for Monroe County
The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency issued a burn ban effectively immediately until further notice due to continued extremely dry conditions. Monroe County EMA Director Kevin Scheibe said this ban…
Read MoreShort Fuze lighting up Monroe County
The Fourth of July is in just a few days, and residents of Monroe County will soon be enjoying cookouts alongside the biggest staple of the holiday: fireworks. While some…
Read MoreEarly morning fireworks rattle Columbia residents
Several residents of downtown Columbia were roused from their sleep by the sound of loud pops shortly after 1:30 a.m. Thursday. Police responded to the vicinity and eventually found evidence…
Read MoreWoman bitten by her own dog due to fireworks
Columbia police and EMS personnel responded shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday to the report of a woman who was bitten by her own dog while the animal was alarmed due…
Read MoreValmeyer explains loud booms
A juvenile in possession of illegal fireworks was charged following incidents in Valmeyer earlier this month that had residents wondering about loud booms they had heard. The Village of Valmeyer…
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