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Colorful barge contributes to cancer fight
By ALAN DOOLEY What color are barges on the Mississippi River? Most are grey. A few are red. A few are green, and others are blue. But one is pink.…
Read MoreDrug-Free Coalition to review survey results
After being established for nearly a year, the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities took time during the October meeting to revisit common goals and missions. They addressed potential police…
Read MoreWaterloo woman helps sex trafficking victims
When people hear the phrase “sex trafficking,” the St. Louis area probably isn’t the first location to come to mind. It certainly wasn’t for Waterloo resident Dedee Lhamon, who saw…
Read MoreLocal pastor looks back on time in the Ukraine
The Ukraine has been on the world’s radar as a conflict-torn country for nearly a year and shows no signs of slowing down. Last fall, the Ukrainian government decided not…
Read MoreMarketicity founder dies of brain tumor
Just days after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Marketicity founder and president Scott Rodemich of Columbia died Monday of complications from a brain biopsy. He was 47. On Thursday,…
Read MorePersimmon test predicts brutal winter
This coming winter looks to be colder than average with above average snowfall, according to local persimmon seeds. A native Ozarks fruit tree, folklore has it that the shape of…
Read MoreMcAuliffe Chiropractic celebrating 50 years
This week, McAuliffe Chiropractic in Columbia is celebrating 50 years, a milestone Dr. Kathy McAuliffe says is “remarkable.” “The heart and soul of this is being passionate about what you…
Read MoreFormer football standout blessed by local support
A team, by definition, is a group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport. In a local case, members of a team have formed one side…
Read More2014 Pigskin Pick’em week 3 winner
Week 3 of the 2014 Pigskin Pick’em Contest is now over. Taking home first place is Michelle Jones, with an impressive 13/16 correct picks! She’s the winner of a bicycle…
Read MoreValmeyer rallies around breast cancer victim
Around 300 people gathered Friday night in Valmeyer for a family fun walk fundraiser for local resident Sheila Middleton, who is battling breast cancer. Friends of Middleton organized the event…
Read MoreEngelbrecht paints memories of old Waterloo
Though he now lives nearly 2,000 miles away, former Waterloo resident Lloyd Engelbrecht is dedicated to helping preserve this town’s history. Engelbrecht, who now lives in California, was back in…
Read MoreLocal modernized bluegrass band heads south
A group of local musicians is taking their passion for modernized bluegrass music on the road – for the second time. Scrambled, a band made up of Mark Vironda, Britton…
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