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Monroe County Fair a thrill once again
Another Monroe County Fair is in the books, with fair officials giving a positive early assessment on the annual summertime event. “The weather got a little warm at times, but…
Read MoreFigure 8 race doesn’t disappoint
Crowds packed the grandstands last Wednesday night at the Monroe County Fair to witness cars drift around the track for the popular Figure 8 race. With mud flying and engines…
Read MoreDriver in Columbia crash charged in St. Clair County
The Waterloo woman involved in a July 15 crash in Columbia that seriously injured a New Athens girl is facing charges in St. Clair County stemming from an incident that…
Read MoreColumbia receives star treatment in making of new film
Columbia welcomed with open arms a movie production crew with well-known Hollywood actors as the filming of a dark comedy took place recently at various locations in town. “Columbia is…
Read MoreStumpy’s Spirits opens with a bang near Columbia
A dream years in the making has come true for a rural Columbia man, right next to his family’s seventh-generation farm. A successful grand opening of Stumpy’s Spirits, a craft…
Read MoreLongtime county police dog passes away
It was with a very heavy heart that Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing announced the passing of beloved longtime K-9 Sari on Monday evening. “Sari had been a dedicated member…
Read MoreBrinkmann crowned queen; Day is little miss
Another Monroe County Fair Queen and Little Miss pageant is in the books, and this year’s crowns were presented to two young ladies who are the picture of grace and…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair begins Sunday
Despite the uncertainty of state funding, anticipation is high once again for the Monroe County Fair. The annual event, which kicks off Sunday and runs through next Sunday, July 26,…
Read MorePopular Monroe County police dog set to retire
A changing of the guard will take place Aug. 1 at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department as Lt. Jim Lansing’s longtime K-9, Sari, will retire on the 10th anniversary of…
Read MoreFrisbees take flight at new Konarcik Park course
A new recreational activity was officially introduced to Waterloo on July 4, as the Waterloo Park District celebrated the opening of its disc golf course at Konarcik Park. The par-58…
Read MoreColumbia priest spreads message of joy
Sometimes, there is nothing more refreshing than a smiling face. Every Sunday, parishioners of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia see just that in Father Carl Scherrer. Bishop Wilton Gregory…
Read MoreGibault grad displayed strength through adversity
When 19-year-old Zac Epplin passed away last Wednesday following a nearly two-year battle with a rare form of bone cancer, we all lost something. Zac filled many roles throughout his…
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