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PdR celebrates 300 years
Historic Prairie du Rocher will host a celebration 300 years in the making this weekend. In announcing preparations for a “big bi-centennial celebration of the founding of Prairie du Rocher”…
Read MoreColumbia trail extension planned
The City of Columbia held a public informational meeting Thursday at City Hall to discuss its upcoming GM&O Heritage Trail Connector Project. Columbia City Engineer Chris Smith and project manager…
Read MoreState aids mental health workforce
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed omnibus legislation meant to assist mental healthcare providers. Senate Bill 3617 seeks to address a variety of funding and staffing issues these providers face…
Read MoreWaterloo Mural Contest winners announced
The City of Waterloo Friday announced the winners of this year’s Waterloo Mural Contest. After receiving 14 entries from 12 different artists, the beautification committee held a blind judging; meaning…
Read MoreCHS students visit Germany
Students from Columbia High School recently returned from a roughly two-week trip to Germany. The student exchange is an annual event that takes place between Columbia and its German sister…
Read MoreGibault Men’s Club keeps working
The Gibault Men’s Club is currently set to finish renovation projects this summer following a final big work day in the school’s gymnasium. This summer’s projects focused chiefly on the…
Read MoreAfter 60 years, saddle club rides on
By ISABELLA SIMMONDS For the Republic-Times The Prairie du Rocher Saddle Club celebrated its 60th anniversary with a special ride on June 11. To recognize the milestone, many of the…
Read MoreMillstadt library issue on ballot
An expansion of Millstadt’s library district is among the biggest local questions in Tuesday’s primary election. The vote will decide whether to annex districts surrounding Millstadt into the existing library…
Read MoreHeat could test power capability
Monroe County residents may expect rolling blackouts or brownouts as energy-intensive summer months coincide with a potential shortage of power in the region. Concerns come as the Midcontinent Independent System…
Read MorePickleball in Columbia a work in progress
The conversion of one tennis court into four pickleball courts at Metter Park in Columbia has received a “somewhat mixed” reaction from local enthusiasts, Columbia Director of Community Development Scott…
Read MoreSupper Club hosting refugee cooks
Local group Waterloo Listens is partnering with Welcome Neighbor STL to put together a dinner featuring food from Afghan refugees. The dinner will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, June…
Read MoreDupo EMS milestone muted by struggles
Dupo EMS is celebrating 50 years of service to the community in 2022, but it has never been in a worse position. That’s according to Kerry Foster, village trustee and…
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