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New book, song on Valmeyer flood
A new book authored by Dennis Knobloch on the history of flooding in Valmeyer is now available for purchase, as is a new song recorded by local band The Trophy…
Read MoreAfter the flood: Valmeyer moves to higher ground
(This is the last article in a three-part series looking back at the Flood of 1993 and its impact on Valmeyer.) Floods were nothing new to the people of Valmeyer.…
Read MoreGibault pulls together for student fighting cancer
Volunteers lined up in the Gibault Catholic High School gymnasium in front of the entire school, waiting to have their hair cut by classmates. Members of the soccer team, friends…
Read MoreLocal vets recognized on WWII Honor Flight
World War II has been over for six decades, but the support for veterans nationwide is never-ending. Efforts like the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight make sure the service and…
Read MoreHecker family witnesses Colorado flooding
When we dream of a vacation to the Rocky Mountains, we imagine brilliant sun-filled days with crystal clear blue skies contrasted with puffy white clouds and scenes that stretch to…
Read MoreRelay For Life hopes to scare away cancer
Each year, Monroe County offers a chance to bring together the entire community through Relay For Life. The annual event provides attendees the opportunity to raise money to save lives…
Read MoreBack in time: Columbia cleaned up by beloved mayor
In this day and age of reality television, people may find it odd when they realize who has become famous. Ours is a culture that elevates what many would term…
Read MoreSiblings on road to recovery after bacterial infection
The 8-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son of Cassie and Brandon Groves of Waterloo are finally returning to good health after a dangerous strain of E. coli bacteria resulted in lengthy…
Read MoreColumbia church hopes to save 143-year-old school
In order to raise funds to save an old schoolhouse built in 1870, members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Columbia are hosting a basket auction next Saturday evening. Restoring…
Read MoreWaterloo man injured in Idaho parachute accident
A Waterloo man was seriously injured Saturday in Idaho after his main parachute failed to deploy during a bridge jump. Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Sgt. Dave Benefiel told The Times-News…
Read MoreSchool enrollments mixed across the area
After the bell has rung and students are seated in their classrooms across the area, district officials have totaled up the enrollment numbers for this school year. While some schools…
Read MoreColumbia concert to benefit veterans
Though it started off small, Dustin Row has built an entire evening of music to benefit veterans in a cause called Songs4Soldiers. Row, who was born and raised in Columbia,…
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