Community
Sisters getting their long locks cut for good cause
Later this month, a local 10-year-old will be shaving her head for a good cause. Ellie Ahne, daughter of Lyn and Kim Ahne, will be donating her long hair to…
Read MoreLost chocolate lab
From Kelley with Columbia Animal Hospital: “Jesse” is an adult chocolate lab. He is a neutered male and is microchipped. He became missing yesterday, April 15th, between 1 p.m. and…
Read MoreNew CPD police dog an asset to community
In the past few months, Columbia residents may have noticed a new addition to the Columbia Police Department – a furry, tail-wagging one. Daggo is the CPD’s new police dog,…
Read MoreMissing Valmeyer man found deceased
Updated 4/16/14: A rural Valmeyer man reported missing last week by family members was found deceased early Tuesday morning in St. Louis. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said it received…
Read MorePolice searching for missing Valmeyer man
Police are assisting family and friends in the search for a rural Valmeyer man who was last seen last Tuesday morning near his home. A missing persons report on Jason…
Read MoreFreeze warning issued for Monroe County
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for dozens of counties in the STL metro area, including Monroe County. This warning was issued due to a strong cold…
Read MoreEclipse of the ‘Blood Moon’ April 15
The Old Farmers Almanac says the early morning hours of April 15 will offer one of the most spectacular sky gazing sights of this year — a total eclipse of…
Read MoreCASA seeks volunteers to better childrens’ lives
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and organizations like Court Appointed Special Advocates for children are spreading the word about their efforts. Many children are unable to experience the innocence…
Read MorePrange treasures local artifact collection
Treasures come in all different shapes and sizes, but for retired Monroe County Treasurer Merrill Prange, treasures are thousands of years old and represent Monroe County’s past. When Prange got…
Read MoreApril ushered in with large hail, heavy rain
Following a snowy winter, hail and rain took center stage last week in Monroe County, dinging vehicles and homes and flooding roadways as a rude opening act for spring. Hail…
Read MoreHSMC event furthers new shelter efforts
The community came together again Saturday night in support of the Humane Society of Monroe County during a fundraising dinner and auction fondly known as “A Cause For Paws.” The…
Read MoreLost Cat in Columbia
–Lost Pet Alert– This cat named “Brown” is missing in Columbia. The family has recently moved to Columbia and Brown probably does not know his way around. He is a…
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