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WHS Speech Team set records

The Waterloo High School Speech Team set records collectively and individually last weekend at the Illinois High School Association state tournament last weekend.  Coached by WHS teacher John Rickert, the…

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New YMCA leader settling in

It has been far from a normal few months, but Kris Fulford has still been able to acclimate to her new job as Monroe County YMCA executive director.  “So far,…

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Centenarian ‘grateful for every day’

Ruth Stumpf celebrated her 100th birthday recently with a party at Magnolia Terrace in Waterloo. She is now the oldest resident at the assisted living community.   She is following…

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Columbia mayor resigns after federal indictment

Columbia Mayor Kevin Hutchinson resigned Monday after being indicted in federal court last week in connection with his insurance dealings with the city.  “It is with a heavy heart, but…

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Vaccine volunteers selflessly serve

Even with the limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine that Monroe County is receiving, vaccine clinics that take place at the Monroe County Fairgrounds are a massive undertaking. Monroe County Health…

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Kish retiring after half century

Mike Kish announced last week he is retiring after roughly 50 years of working at Immaculate Conception School in Columbia.  “I have absolutely no real reason to leave,” Kish, who…

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Heine finds balance

Columbia Police Department Deputy Chief Karla Heine knew she was going to be a police officer as early as sixth grade.  “I was always interested in murder shows” and the…

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Man in custody after fleeing I-255 traffic stop

A man was apprehended in Dupo late Monday morning after the vehicle he was driving fled from a traffic stop attempt on I-255 northbound in Columbia shortly after 11:20 a.m.…

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Unlocked vehicles entered in Columbia

Police are investigating after three vehicles were unlawfully entered in the 1300 block of North Glenwood Drive in Columbia early Sunday morning. All of the vehicles were unlocked, police said.…

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Millstadt woman killed in St. Louis hit and run

A Millstadt woman was killed and a man was seriously injured when they were struck by a vehicle while walking in south St. Louis city late Friday night. The vehicle,…

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