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Castelli heading to Smithton
The Columbia School Board approved the resignation of assistant superintendent Courtney Castelli at Thursday’s meeting. Castelli, whose resignation is effective June 30, has accepted a position as superintendent in the…
Rave reviews for 5Kave
The first-ever 5Kave run in the Valmeyer caves at Rock City earned rave reviews and thousands of dollars for the Monroe County startUP program. “It was really a tremendous success,”…
Illinois begins redistricting process
A process that can influence elections in Illinois for a decade began last week when the Senate Redistricting Committee met for the first time. That committee of Democrats and Republicans…
Collmeyer warmed hearts
Known as one of the most generous members of the community, Wayne Collmeyer died Friday from injuries sustained while volunteering late last year. Collmeyer’s children, Andrea Kuergeleis and Matthew and…
Columbia public safety outgrows its space
Columbia’s population has nearly doubled in the past 30 years, and emergency departments would like to see the public safety complex that houses the police, fire and EMS agencies reflect…
Bicyclist struck by car in Waterloo
A Waterloo man was injured when the bicycle he was riding was struck at the intersection of Route 3 and South Market Street/Vandebrook Drive late Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred…
Fire damages shed near Chalfin Bridge
Three fire departments battled a large shed fire early Monday morning west of Maeystown. The fire was reported shortly before 2 a.m. at 2073 Outlet Road. The owners of the…