Community
Wicked storms wreck Randolph County
At left, a Red Bud resident submitted a photo of large hail nearly the size of a golf ball that fell during a severe thunderstorm on Friday afternoon. While this…
Read MoreYouth movement in Hecker
Hecker underwent a change in leadership Tuesday evening as the community said farewell to a mayor who’s served in village government for nearly two decades, welcoming his young and hopeful…
Read MoreSouthwest Connector progress continues
The Southwest Connector Task Force met recently to discuss ongoing progress toward the possible four-lane highway meant to connect more of southwestern Illinois with the St. Louis area, and though…
Read MoreEvent raises funds for HSS transport
The Columbia American Legion Auxiliary hosted a well-attended Chicken and Beer Dance on April 12, filling the hall with laughter, lively music, and community generosity. Guests enjoyed a fried chicken…
Read MoreHopper has Heart of Gold
Distinguished volunteer Mary Anne Hopper of Waterloo was recently honored with the annual Heart of Gold Award by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. This prestigious award recognizes the tremendous long-term…
Read MoreS4S announces concert lineup
Songs4Soldiers announced Thursday the full lineup of music acts for its 12th annual benefit concert for combat veterans. This year’s event takes place Sept. 5-6 at Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park in…
Read MoreNiemietz cares about Columbia
A fixture in Columbia city government for nearly 30 years is retiring from local office next week, closing out her aldermanic career having placed much of her focus on building…
Read MoreSIMAPC meeting May 7
The Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee is working on an update to its seven-county regional CEDS report. The study area includes Bond, Clinton,…
Read MoreEaster night tornadoes make mighty mess
A strong line of thunderstorms with heavy rain and confirmed tornadoes swept through Monroe County and neighboring counties Sunday night, damaging houses, farm buildings and school grounds. There were a…
Read MoreCASA cares for local youth
With April designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, folks who care for youth have been especially cognizant about their work over the past few weeks, with those working for…
Read MoreWaterloo pool not sunk yet
While many races were uncontested in the April 1 election, one of the most notable items on the ballot was a referendum regarding a public pool in Waterloo. The dust…
Read MoreAdding to the fun at Waterloo parks
Waterloo’s parks are set to get some additional support from the community with the recent creation of a nonprofit set up to help with the development of new programs and…
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