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Joseph saves the day
Saturday was a 14th birthday party to remember for aspiring firefighter Joseph McGee. Following a tour of the Columbia fire station, Joseph participated in a mock fire call by dressing…
Read MoreSunset Overlook zoning debated
Sunset Overlook was dealt a blow in its battle to continue operating the way it wants, as the Columbia Plan Commission voted Monday against recommending the property be rezoned. At…
Read MoreHSS opening Columbia office
A pillar of Monroe County is expanding, as Human Support Services is opening an office in Columbia on Thursday. “As the needs of the Monroe County community grow and change,…
Read MoreBig hope for little Russell
Community members will soon have the opportunity to support the family of Russell Brafford, a sergeant with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department whose young son has a birth defect. On…
Read MoreOak Hill residents show artistic flair
One hall at Oak Hill senior care center in Waterloo recently received an upgrade, as it is now home to a pop-up resident art gallery. The hall is adorned with…
Read MorePapenberg to receive Chamber recognition
Even those who don’t know Brad Papenberg know his work and probably know his face. He is a regular feature of Gibault and Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Parish fundraisers,…
Read MoreWFD assists in horse rescue
Several members of the Waterloo Fire Department volunteered their heavy lifting efforts late Monday morning following a freak accident involving a horse trailer on Route 3. A vehicle transporting two…
Read MoreMaking a difference in Romania
When she was 40 years old, Cindy Getchman made a life-changing decision: she went on a mission trip to the Republic of Moldova. While there, Getchman, a St. Louis native…
Read MoreNew Queen of Hearts game in town
Thursday nights in downtown Waterloo just became more exciting, as a new Queen of Hearts drawing is taking place at Hopskeller Brewing Company. The raffle benefits Helping Strays. “It’s another…
Read MoreHouse explosion lawsuit filed
A local plumber who suffered severe burns during a September 2017 house explosion near Burksville is suing a Red Bud drilling contractor for its role in the incident. Dan Krebel…
Read MoreFallen father’s Ford passed on
When the Walsh family walked into Mertz Ford in Millstadt on Saturday, they were greeted by the cheers of about 100 people. It was Triston Walsh’s 16th birthday, and his…
Read MoreValmeyer sued for 2017 fire
The owner of a large shed filled with vehicles in Valmeyer that was destroyed by a December 2017 fire has filed a lawsuit against the village, claiming negligence. William Dickerson…
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