Lost hikers located safely

Columbia Fire Department and Columbia EMS personnel assisted other emergency personnel in responding shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday to a report of three adult males lost on a trail at…

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Vehicle break-ins in Millstadt

At about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Millstadt Police Department received a report of a suspicious vehicle and multiple suspicious subjects attempting to open vehicle doors on Benham Drive. In less…

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Sunday crash on Route 158

Illinois State Police was assisted by Millstadt and Columbia EMS personnel and the Milstadt Fire Department in responding shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries on…

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Early voting about average

Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean reported Monday morning that 288 people have voted early ahead of the April 6 consolidated election.  “It’s going, but it’s a lot less,” McLean said…

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Truck stolen in Millstadt

Local law enforcement agencies were on the lookout Sunday night for a white 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 that was reported stolen from Millstadt. The stolen truck was last seen near…

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Scam averted in Millstadt

The Millstadt Police Department responded Wednesday to Central Bank, 3 E. Washington Street, for an elderly female that was being scammed over the phone. “The officer met with the (bank)…

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