Community
Coalition talks mental health, youth survey
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities returned from a summer hiatus last week, their first meeting of the school year featuring a guest speaker discussing mental health and suicide…
Read MoreLocal author at it again
A Columbia native has published his third book, this time bringing together lifelong passions of storytelling, sports and his beloved bulldog. “Gertrude Goes to the Ballpark” by Jeremy Housewright is…
Read MoreSocial services groups to merge
Human Support Services will soon see a major change in its structure following a merger announced last week with Caritas Family Solutions in Belleville. Per a Friday press release, the…
Read MoreGeneral Moore marker restored
While the O’Fallon Cemetery Detectives began as a genealogical and historical society focused on St. Clair County, the group has found itself in Monroe County more often in the past…
Read MoreWhat’s next in 4 foot mess?
Following the denial of a hardship variance for John and Caley Homrighausen, questions remain about the future of their home and the neighboring farm property. As previously reported, the couple’s…
Read MoreValmeyer Road future mulled
The City of Columbia continues to play the waiting game as it tries to remedy the collapse of Valmeyer Road which resulted in a closure entering its fifth month. Since…
Read MoreWaterloo scout leaves blessing
A soon-to-be Waterloo Eagle Scout completed his big service project just at the start of this week, providing a new way for folks in his church and community to share…
Read MoreColumbia preps for new development
While Columbia officials have spent the past several years creating a vision for the city in the coming decades, the message last Tuesday night was clear: the future is now.…
Read MoreSid sees quite a century
A longtime Columbia resident celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday, looking back on his service in World War II, plenty of changes and a life surrounded by a loving family.…
Read MoreRockin’ for veterans
With Monroe County having enjoyed plenty of staple events through the summer, the season is closing out with a bang once again as Songs4Soldiers promises a spectacular concert for its…
Read MoreLevee, Oak Hill lingering topics for county
Monroe County Emergency Management Agency Director Kevin Scheibe offered a bit of good news about grant funding which could help address a scour hole currently threatening a section of levee…
Read MoreMillstadt EMS hopes renewed
The Millstadt Ambulance Service’s bid for its own tax district could come to fruition after a house bill regarding such districts was signed into law in August. As reported earlier…
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