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Monroe 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…
Read MoreWaterloo talks drones, parking
The Waterloo City Council amended ordinances dealing with drones and the parking of recreational vehicles, trailers and construction equipment on Monday night. The council also learned that Waterloo’s population increased…
Read MoreWhat’s happening to area trees?
Bob Jones enjoys taking the occasional scenic route through the bluffs on the way back to his home in Waterloo from St. Louis. There, the 86-year-old can admire the beauty…
Read MoreWalk with ghosts this Friday the Thirteenth
It was a hot July night in Prairie du Rocher. The year was 1889. Mrs. Aubuchon and Mrs. Connor were sitting outside around midnight visiting because it was too hot…
Read MorePeace Walk sheds light on domestic violence
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is no different than any other month for domestic abuse survivor Elana. She’s still reminded of the horrors she faced at the hands of her dad…
Read MoreValmeyer native reflects on Vietnam
Jim Stumpf is known for annual return trips to his hometown of Valmeyer, where he coordinates a reunion with the Valmeyer High School Class of 1953. If Stumpf catches someone…
Read MoreIt’s fall harvest time in Monroe County
Farming has been described as gambling without going to a casino, and this year has certainly raised the stakes for many area farmers. The results for any given year…
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