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Local woman on docuseries
The creator and owner of a Columbia startup recently participated in a competitive docuseries which sets entrepreneurs on the task of standing out among...
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Reliable Sanitation sued after crash
Krystal M. Chamberlain, 38, of Waterloo, is suing Reliable Sanitation of Waterloo and one of its employees for alleged damages following a Dec. 5...
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Fast Stop sold to Moto Mart
A gas station in Waterloo will change hands later this spring, its current ownership company confirmed Monday with the Republic-Times.
Fast Stop, located at 409 S....
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Freedom Lake put on notice
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals met recently to address several projects as well as two matters of apparent non-compliance with previously granted...
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Poor marks for Columbia senior home
Several months after a change in name, a Columbia senior care facility that’s experienced a number of controversies in the past appears to be...
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Gregson named hospital CAO
Red Bud Regional Hospital has named Jennifer Gregson as the hospital’s chief administrative officer.
Gregson has been with Red Bud Regional Hospital for 18 years...
Business
Small biz blues in Columbia?
For Bryan Scott, his goal of the past nine years to operate a small business in Columbia went down the drain last week.
“My dreams...
Business
Lighting up Helping Strays
Helping Strays of Monroe County animal shelter will now have an easier time walking the dogs at the facility, located at 4221 Hanover Road...
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‘Bougie on a budget’
A new coffee shop in the community has been getting plenty of attention over the past year, though those looking to get their caffeine...
Business
Visit the Frozen Forest
An upcoming winter event from the minds of three former Columbia High School students could be the beginning of a new, creative start-up.
The Frozen...
Business
Mr. BBQ keeps on smokin’
After bouncing from location to location in St. Clair and Monroe counties, Mr. BBQ has found a new home in Columbia, with a strong...
Business
Dog kennel expansion shot down
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals last Wednesday denied the request of a Red Bud dog trainer who hoped to be able to...