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Millstadt Market Place ready for new opportunities
It’s the dream of any business owner in a small town: keep the people shopping locally. For one Millstadt man, the goal is just that. Lee Vogel, who may be…
Read MoreYoung man restores namesake tractor
Most people are familiar with the names of at least some tractor brands — John Deere, Case IH and New Holland, and foreign manufacturers like Kubota from Japan and Mahindra…
Read MoreWhen to seek medical help for the flu
The flu virus continues to spread across the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention closely tracking the number of confirmed cases and urging stringent precautions to minimize…
Read MoreDisc golf coming soon to Konarcik Park
Disc golf is rumored to have gotten its start as early as the 1900s, but in 2015, it will be played for the first time in Waterloo. Disc golf, also…
Read MoreClock collecting a timeless hobby for Waterloo man
Hobbies are a way to pass time, and Waterloo’s Gerry Mudd took that idea literally. His wife, Susan, said he needed a hobby after being diagnosed with cancer in 2006…
Read MoreHumane Society breaks ground on new facility
Following a long winter and a few delays, the Humane Society of Monroe County (Helping Strays) broke ground Saturday on its new facility off Hanover Road between Waterloo and Columbia.…
Read MoreNew documentary captures essence of Valmeyer
It was a labor of love for an Arkansas filmmaker who wanted to honor his ancestors’ hometown. And for all the passion poured into the project by the man behind…
Read MoreRyterski’s star shines bright at CHS
Claire Ryterski has been a standout member of the Columbia school system for years. She’s heavily involved in drama and music programs and was even crowned homecoming queen in September.…
Read MoreHSMC receives $400K donation for new shelter
A resident of Garden Place in Waterloo is making dreams come true for the Humane Society of Monroe County. Vera Baebler, who Monroe County residents may remember for the donation…
Read MoreLifetree Café opens topics for discussion
For a year now, The Beacon, an outreach of First Baptist Church of Waterloo, has hosted a program called the Lifetree Café. Lifetree Café is a “conversation café,” where on…
Read More‘Random Acts of Kindness’ event an amazing success
It’s a day two families have been dreading for weeks – the one-month anniversary of the deaths of Abby Liefer, 19, and Hannah Porter, 20, in a head-on car crash…
Read MoreHoagland tries out for America’s Got Talent
At 8 years old, most youngsters are in second or third grade, going about their studies and participating in extracurricular activities or sports. But for one local girl, a hobby…
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