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Crash victim ‘saw life in color’
A head-on crash on Bluff Road early last Wednesday evening resulted in the tragic loss of a Waterloo woman who gave everything to those around her, always sought adventure and…
Read MorePantries brace for SNAP shutdown
An abrupt end to SNAP benefits amid the federal government shutdown has sparked concerns for food-insecure households throughout the country, with food pantries nationally and locally preparing to shoulder as…
Read MoreDisabled dog duo a furry family
A Columbia couple have kept themselves busy over the last few years taking care of a severely injured dog, even adding another to the family as they show their support…
Read MoreWaterloo water, by the numbers
Waterloo Mayor Stan Darter sent a letter to aldermen earlier this month to counter continued negative chatter from a few folks on Facebook about the quality of city water since…
Read MoreGardening with Glosecki
A local volunteer with the University of Illinois Monroe County Extension was recently recognized at the state level for her years of work with groups of young gardeners in the…
Read MoreLocals rally for ‘No Kings’
A group of around 300 locals gathered along Route 3 in Waterloo late Saturday morning to participate in one of thousands of “No Kings” rallies across the country. Per an…
Read MoreHuschle helps hunting
A hunting enthusiast with local roots was recently recognized by the Illinois Conservation Foundation for his many years spent spreading his love of the outdoors, particularly through his long-running youth…
Read MoreFree mammograms this month
Red Bud Regional Hospital is partnering with the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program to offer free mammograms to uninsured women in the community. IBCCP…
Read MoreI-255 lane closures next week
Weather permitting, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on I-255 from Route 3 in Dupo to Route 3 in Columbia beginning Tuesday, Oct.…
Read MoreCenterville Road work in Columbia
Columbia is set to begin the second phase of reconstruction on Centerville Road this week. The city will lay new pavement and install new curbs and gutters, storm and sanitary…
Read MoreRock City stir sparks speculation
The implications of recent work at the Rock City Admiral Parkway Development business complex in Old Valmeyer has a number of nearby residents concerned. As previously reported, a large Kiewit…
Read MoreAnthem of hope
A writer currently residing in Portland, Maine, recently published his first novel, a book about fighting for one’s home inspired by his travels around the world, the story’s titular Hash…
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