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More details in teen’s shooting

Following news late last Tuesday that the father of 14-year-old Emma Schultheis was charged following her July 21 shooting death, more information was revealed about the tragic and rare incident…

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Student threat neutralized in Valmeyer

Police and school officials addressed a situation that unfolded the morning of Aug. 29 in Valmeyer after two students reported to their teacher that another student had allegedly made a…

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General Moore marker restored

While the O’Fallon Cemetery Detectives began as a genealogical and historical society focused on St. Clair County, the group has found itself in Monroe County more often in the past…

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What’s next in 4 foot mess?

Following the denial of a hardship variance for John and Caley Homrighausen, questions remain about the future of their home and the neighboring farm property. As previously reported, the couple’s…

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Valmeyer Road future mulled

The City of Columbia continues to play the waiting game as it tries to remedy the collapse of Valmeyer Road which resulted in a closure entering its fifth month. Since…

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Father Brian heeds the call

Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia recently welcomed a new priest, with this hopefully proving to be one of his longer parish tenures. Father Brian Barker stepped in Aug. 20 for…

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New year, new leaders at Gibault

Though down a principal, Gibault Catholic High School began the 2025-26 academic year welcoming some new administrators, the two having their own histories as student and staff alumni. Stepping in…

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Waterloo scout leaves blessing

A soon-to-be Waterloo Eagle Scout completed his big service project just at the start of this week, providing a new way for folks in his church and community to share…

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Columbia preps for new development

While Columbia officials have spent the past several years creating a vision for the city in the coming decades, the message last Tuesday night was clear: the future is now.…

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