New top dog at Helping Strays

New leadership recently took over at Helping Strays as Anne Vincent stepped in as shelter director with ample experience when it comes to caring for neglected pets. Vincent has lived…

Millstadt EMS on primary ballot

A proposal to strengthen emergency medical services for Millstadt and...
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JLP Homes back in court

Following a tumultuous 2025, the owners of JLP Homes are...
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Dreary farm income forecast

USDA’s farm income forecast released this month projects another challenging...
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Springborn takes Smithton post

Tom Springborn The Smithton School District recently named Tom Springborn...
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Porta Fest is kaputt

Lederhosen will gather dust, fixings for potato pancakes will go...
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Legendary CHS football coach retires

Columbia head football coach Scott Horner talks to his players...
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Hoops season ends for locals

Columbia senior Eddie Smajic drives to the basket during last...
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WHS girls wrestle at state

Pictured at left is Waterloo’s Izzy McBride during a home...
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Reese Seidel | Athlete of the Week

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The Ice Eagles celebrate a hard earned win over Waterloo-Freeburg to advance to the Finals of the MVCHA next Tuesday back at the McKendree Metro Rec Plex on Thursday. Paul Baillargeon

Columbia Eagles hockey | Team of the Week

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