A decade of singing in Valmeyer

A group created to help celebrate a community milestone is now commemorating one of its own, as the Valmeyer Community Chorus is celebrating 10 years of existence.  Former Valmeyer High…

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HSS stops cardboard recycling

Human Support Services announced last week that it will no longer accept cardboard for recycling, at least for now.  “It’s a struggle because we want to be able to provide…

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New program forms future machinists

Southwestern Illinois College and Red Bud High School have joined to train for a well-paying profession in great demand.  RBHS has become an extension of SWIC’s precision machining technology program.…

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The legend of Red Lehr

When he was 5 years old, David “Red” Lehr made his onstage debut when he stepped on top of an orange crate to play trombone in his father’s local band…

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Columbia courting cannabis?

The future of a possible cannabis dispensary in Columbia took a step forward during a city council committee meeting last Tuesday night. Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey sought…

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Vets honored for ‘selfless service’

Despite wintry weather conditions that made travel hazardous, Monroe County residents came out in droves to various programs honoring veterans for Veterans Day.  In Columbia, this year’s event focused on…

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Waterloo FFA wins national award

The Waterloo FFA chapter brought another accolade home this weekend after it won an award Thursday during the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.  The group won the National…

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