Business
MCEDC hosts first annual meeting
An estimated 100 area leaders from businesses and government offices came together Thursday afternoon at 11 South in Columbia for the inaugural annual meeting of the Monroe County Economic Development…
Read MoreMouth-watering barbecue comes to Red Bud
With a background in competitive cooking, Donna and Terry Reinhardt whipped up a recipe for a successful barbecue joint called The Burnt End in Red Bud. The Reinhardts opened in…
Read MoreWhat’s new at 11 South?
While the towering 11 South medical complex atop Sand Bank Road in Columbia continues to draw the admiration of passersby, developments also continue to take shape inside its facilities. Developer…
Read MoreBootsie’s set to break ground in Waterloo
Plans for a new family style restaurant with a bakery and general store to be built off Route 3 at the northern end of Waterloo received a go-ahead from the…
Read MoreCorned beef a tasty St. Pat’s tradition at Schneider’s
Corned beef is a traditional St. Patrick’s Day delicacy. And although many partake in this festive occasion, few give much thought to the process of actually “corning” the meat. The…
Read MoreChamber award winner is truly ‘from home’
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce has named Glen Lutz as the latest recipient of its coveted Community Service Award. By day, Lutz is a senior vice president at First National…
Read MoreState Bank building Columbia branch
State Bank of Waterloo has applied to the FDIC for permission to open a branch in Columbia. The step is a formality, according to bank president and CEO Kevin Day,…
Read MoreMain Street Abbey plan OK’d
The Columbia City Council gave the green light on Monday to Gregg Crawford’s Main Street Abbey Re-Development Plan, making the project officially a go. “He has the ability to start…
Read MoreLocal service dog trainer is rare breed
By SEAN MCGOWAN For the Republic-Times As the founder of Service Dog Academy, Mary McNeight, 39, brings nearly 10 years of experience in medical alert service dog training to Monroe…
Read MoreProgressive Family Care opens at 11 South
Following close behind a new urgent care, Progressive Family Care opened its new office last week inside the 11 South medical complex on Sand Bank Road in Columbia. The new…
Read MoreStudents warm hearts of Garden Place residents
Dwight Barbeau lives out his days in Reflections at Garden Place Senior Living in Columbia, reminiscing about when he would zip around the Belle-Clair Speedway with the nickname “Cyclone.” “They…
Read MoreEvergreen Pointe growing quickly near Oak Hill
If you haven’t driven past the Oak Hill senior care center recently, you’re in for a surprise next time you do. After weeks of earnest site preparation, excavation, concrete pad…
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