Keckritz leaves legacy

Henrietta Bauer, the first administrator at what was then known as Monroe County Nursing Home, retired on Jan. 1, 1974. Fifty years later, almost to the day, former Oak Hill…

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Local veterinarian honored

The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association presented its annual awards before membership at its recently held convention.  The awards recognize Illinois veterinarian professionals who provide compassionate care with leading-edge medical…

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Giving HOPE to Nepal

After 30 hours, three planes and two layovers, a group consisting of mostly members of HOPE Christian Church in Columbia arrived in Nepal last month to begin an 11-day mission…

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A young life gone too soon

A young man from Waterloo passed away following a crash over the Thanksgiving weekend, leaving his family, friends and the community to mourn a brief but brilliant life. Harrison George…

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Helping kids with divorce

Two local parents recently finished work on a children’s book with the unique goal of helping kids with divorced parents handle the major change in their family. Karen Leigh Steed…

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