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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 in rural Columbia. On Friday, Ameren…
Read More‘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 fix won’t be getting the usual…
Read MoreVisit 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 Forest is an outdoor roller-skating…
Read MoreMr. 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 return to Waterloo also expected soon.…
Read MoreDog 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 house additional dogs in his home…
Read MoreNew flood maps affect Columbia
Representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and local officials will be available Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The View at 11 South,…
Read MoreWaterloo Chamber hires new director
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce announced it has hired Christine “Chris” Herrmann as its new executive director effective Jan. 23. In an email to members, the chamber said Herrmann has…
Read MoreRock’s almost ready to roll
After three years in the making, the proposed Rock’s Restaurant at the 11 South development in Columbia is one step closer to becoming reality. The Columbia Plan Commission on Monday…
Read MoreShoults retires after 46 years
Waterloo Automotive said goodbye to a longtime employee Thursday as Brad Shoults traded in his toolbox for a tackle box after 46 years with the business. Brad said he is…
Read MoreFarm goals for the new year
By RICH GUEBERT JR. Illinois Farm Bureau As we head into the new year, I am excited for efforts to make 2023 the “Year of the Farmer.” Illinois Farm Families,…
Read MoreGallagher’s Restaurant: Old school charm with a twist
Two years after closing their doors and with extensive renovations finally finishing up, the Gallaghers will soon be reopening their downtown Waterloo restaurant. Brothers Jered and James said they currently…
Read MoreFEMA flood map open house in Columbia
Local, state and federal officials are working to reduce the impacts of severe weather and natural disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will hold an in-person open house from 5:30-7:30…
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