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Brothers powering farms with solar energy
Two brothers who own farmland in Monroe County are taking a unique approach to powering their business. StraightUp Solar of St. Louis installed new solar panels at the farms of…
Read MoreQuilts of Valor comfort local veterans
Sixteen local veterans received the greatest comfort American citizens can give to thank them for their service during Saturday’s Quilts of Valor ceremony at Legacy Place. Immediately prior to the…
Read MoreColumbia helped set the scene for new film
Those who met the late Florence Henderson on the set of her last film consider her anything but a ne’er-do-well. But the Hollywood star known for playing Carol Brady on…
Read MoreValmeyer woman was Marine during WWII
As the U.S. military presence that was so dominant a factor in World War II continues to disappear, there is a tendency to remember it as an all-male force. But…
Read MoreDentist scarred, not broken by Vietnam
When veterans returned home from the Vietnam War, few experienced a warm welcome, a hearty handshake, a compassionate hug, or any kind of acknowledgement of the horrors they faced. Many…
Read MoreSplash pad planned at Dupo Park
The village of Dupo is continuing its project of turning its park into a family-friendly place for recreation and fun, and Dupo village trustee Ken Phillips is leading the charge.…
Read MoreMonroe County as viewed from regional perspective
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce heard from a regional chamber representative on economics and demographics in Monroe County during Thursday’s monthly lunch meeting at The Falls. St. Louis Regional Chamber…
Read MoreLocal violence prevention office transformed
Over the past year, the community has stepped up to ensure some of the most troubled of residents in the area can continue receiving services. The Monroe County Violence Prevention…
Read MoreBurn victim gets support on long road to recovery
When a routine job earlier this month turned into a fiery explosion at a home near Burksville, local plumber Dan Krebel narrowly missed escaping with his life. Dan was performing…
Read MoreSex assault victims can ‘Call for Help’
Every 98 seconds, another person in the United States becomes the victim of a sexual assault, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network states. Such an act can lead to…
Read MoreFriends rally around Dupo fireman battling cancer
Paul Morris has given his time to serving others, including volunteering as a Dupo firefighter over the past 17 years. He and his wife, Kelly, have two daughters. Kaitlyn was…
Read MoreGedern visitors enjoy stay in Columbia
Delegates from Gedern, Germany arrived in their sister city of Columbia on Oct. 6. Some came for the first time while others, for the 14th. Regardless, everyone enjoyed the experience…
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