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Propane Tank Explodes In Rural Maeystown

By Monroe County Independent | October 18, 2020

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Maeystown firefighters Aaron Prange, Aaron Voelker and Adam Asselmeier hop onto the back of a brush truck as they head to put out a burning propane tank.

Propane Tank Explodes In Rural Maeystown

By Monroe County Independent | October 18, 2020

A rural Maeystown homeowner lost their gas supply on Sunday afternoon. Their propane tank exploded; it was ignited after a brush fire quickly spread on...

Weir Auto Parts To Reopen Monday After Weekend Fire

By Monroe County Independent | October 18, 2020

A Saturday evening fire damaged a part of the large Weir Parts warehouse building off Rt. 3 on the west end of Red Bud. A...

City of Columbia Recognizes Violence Prevention Week

By Monroe County Independent | October 15, 2020

The City of Columbia recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Week during a recent meeting of the City Counsel. Alderman Gene Ebersohl, right, presents the proclamation to,...

Crime Wave Along Sportsman’s Road

By Monroe County Independent | October 15, 2020

Since July, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department has taken numerous burglary reports along and around Waterloo Sportsman’s Road. The Sheriff’s Department is now asking the...

Dump Truck Rolls Into Valmeyer Gas Pump

By Monroe County Independent | October 14, 2020

There will be no unleaded gas service today at Mike’s Convenience in downtown Valmeyer. At 8:25 a.m. this morning, a Mack dump truck knocked over...

The Red Bud Fire Department served up thousands of barbecue plates Sept. 19 as a fundraiser for the station. When it was all said and done, they served 2,300 patrons, going through 850 pork steaks, 800 bratwurst, 400 rib-eyes, 475 hamburgers and 140 servings of chicken strips. “We are amazed as the turnout for our first-ever barbecue,” said Fire Chief Sean Landgraf. “The Red Bud community is always there to support us and we truly appreciate it.” Zac Zipfel and Jason Guebert, right, were among the firefighters handling the grilling duties.

Red Bud Firemen’s Barbecue Serves 2,300 Plates To Hungry Diners

By Monroe County Independent | October 1, 2020

Kenzie Taylor, right, dines with Red Bud firefighter Trever Salovich. Curt Guebert and Ryan Glasscock,...

DeRousse Dies In Helicopter Crash

By Monroe County Independent | October 1, 2020

Welda DeRousse Jr. died when his helicopter crashed Sept. 19 on the north end of Red Bud. DeRousse, 74, was enjoying an afternoon flight in...

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Coalition Offering Counseling Services

By Monroe County Independent | September 30, 2020

The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities reminds citizens there are abundant resources available. They understand covid-19 is a pretty stressful and isolating time, especially...

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