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Columbia woman hiking entire PCT
Three years ago, Julie Klazynski had never been backpacking, but then she read “AWOL on the Appalachian Trail” by David Miller. That book, which tells the author’s story of hiking…
Read MoreRandolph County developing wind ordinance
Randolph County is following in Monroe County’s footsteps by developing a wind energy ordinance. On June 14, Randolph County Land Resource Management Director Joe Hackler presented Randolph County Commissioners with…
Read MoreMercy clinic nears completion
Work is almost done on a Mercy Clinic South clinic in Columbia, with the facility set to open in early September. “There has long been a challenge with getting in…
Read MoreWightman recounts cave discovery
In 1949, a classmate of Paul Wightman named Cletus Meyer told Wightman about a large sinkhole with a cave at the bottom on the property of his uncle, Joel Fogelpole. …
Read MoreFamily of crash victim ‘can feel the prayers’
A Waterloo family is grieving after 23-year-old man died Friday night, though community support is making the process easier. Jonah Matthews, a 2014 graduate of Waterloo High School, died…
Read MoreMonroe County property auction
Very few of us think our garages need more “stuff.” Monroe County is no exception, according to Monroe County Clerk and Recorder Jonathan McLean. Virtually every county department is looking…
Read MoreHart leaving ‘best job ever’
Russ Hart initially did not want to be the principal of Gibault Catholic High School. He was content serving as principal at St. Joseph Catholic School in Freeburg. But the…
Read MoreRiver crests as flood fight continues
For now at least, the worst is over for flooding in the area because the Mississippi River crested Saturday night at 46.02 feet in St. Louis. That is the second…
Read MoreFree summer lunch programs start
Those who cannot always afford to eat lunch during the summer have a number of free options for sustenance, as summer lunch programs are starting across the area. Waterloo, Valmeyer…
Read MoreCouple looking to save Millstadt mill
A fourth-generation Millstadt couple has begun work to save a mill and grain elevator that has stood in the town since before it was incorporated in 1878. Jim and Melissa…
Read MoreWJHS helps student with rare disease
Waterloo Junior High School recently finished a T-shirt sale fundraiser to benefit an organization that helps people with a rare disease. One of those people is WJHS student Ayden Isaacs. …
Read MoreAs river rises, so does community
The threat of flooding has brought community service and volunteer efforts to the fore in Monroe County and surrounding areas. Residents have volunteered their time and resources to help those…
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