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State budget, laws passed
Springfield saw its usual flurry of political activity Memorial Day weekend, as lawmakers passed a budget and several notable bills in the waning hours of the spring legislative session. Budget…
‘Swiss Army Knife’ of ICS retires
The Swiss Army Knife of Immaculate Conception School in Columbia will soon not be lending her myriad skills to the school. Sue Lewis is retiring after 33 years of full-time employment…
Levee officials discuss challenges
Representatives of three levee districts in southern Monroe County discussed challenges they are facing in preserving the integrity of their areas against flooding with the Monroe County Board on Monday.…
Columbia City Council honors Kish
The City of Columbia honored recently retired Immaculate Conception School Principal Mike Kish Monday night. In recognition of “the significant impact Mike Kish has had on the education of Columbia’s…
Illinois Caverns opening June 16
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that Illinois Caverns near Burksville will reopen to the public Wednesday, June 16 after being closed for more than 10 years. Gov. JB…
COVID vaccines offered June 16 in Monroe County
The Monroe County Health Department said it will be offering Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines from 9-11 a.m. next Wednesday, June 16, for individuals who need first…
Summer songs for 90 years
The Waterloo Municipal Band took it from the top once again last Tuesday night, beginning its concert with a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” that delighted the hundreds of people…
Remembering Columbia’s fearless pilot
One century ago, a feat that was considered impossible at the time, or at least too dangerous to attempt, was completed as two members of the Army Air Service successfully…
Zahnow principal retires
One of the longest-serving members of the Waterloo School District has had her final day of school. Zahnow Elementary School Principal Mary Gardner is retiring June 30, which will mark…
Motorcycle crash west of Red Bud
Emergency personnel responded about 7 p.m. Saturday to a motorcycle crash on G Road near MM Road west of Red Bud. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that a 2014…