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Eagles start season on a low note
Just a few short weeks ago, the Columbia High School boys basketball team was talking about chasing the conference title and looking forward to facing larger teams in its regional…
Red Bud ends Columbia’s win streak
A high flying 5-0 Lady Eagles basketball team was brought back to earth Monday night when they went down, 46-37, to a tough Lady Musketeers squad in Red Bud. “I…
Voellinger receives Mon-Clair Lifetime Achievement Award
Many may know him from his distinct voice and personality that paints the Valmeyer fourth of July Classic each summer, or for his articles in the Suburban Journals. But for…
Gibault students learn dangers of texting while driving
When it comes to texting and driving, it can wait. That is the simple, yet vital, message AT&T is sending drivers — particularly high school students. To drive home this…
New buildings almost complete at Camp Wartburg
There are exciting new things going on at Camp Wartburg, one of which has been a labor of love for the Collmeyer family over the past year and a half.…
CHS grad is owner of unique new shop
A 1999 Columbia High School graduate is spreading enthusiasm for sewing with a new shop she opened slightly more than a year ago in Webster Groves, Mo. Shannon (Beczkala) Robinson…
County board OKs budget
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Friday to pass the fiscal year 2013 budget. The approved budget calls for approximately $6.6 million in receipts and $6.2…
Waterloo projects, services garner acclaim
Waterloo city officials were heaping praise all around Monday night at City Hall while announcing three recent award-winning efforts. First, Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith and public works director Tim Birk…
Waterloo School Board OKs tax levy increase
The Waterloo School Board on Nov. 19 approved a property tax levy increase following a public hearing. When a school district makes a tax levy, it sets or requests a…
Gibault ranked 8th in Class 1A
The Gibault Catholic High School basketball team is off to a great start to the 2012-13 season. Ranked No. 8 in USA Today’s Poll in Illinois Class 1A with a…