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Gibault grad becomes sister
A 2007 Gibault Catholic High School graduate recently became a member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, joining a community she was introduced to in high school. Sister…
Columbia woman injured in Missouri crash
A Columbia woman was injured in a golf cart crash Friday evening at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred shortly before…
Thursday evening crash in Waterloo
A two-car crash occurred about 7:15 p.m. on Route 3 at GG Road in Waterloo. Police said a 2000 Lincoln sedan driven by Louis Schuchardt, 80, of Waterloo, turned left…
Monroe County reports new COVID death, at warning level again
With word spreading Monday afternoon of possible new restrictions being imposed due to rising coronavirus cases, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office assured that current mitigation efforts imposed last week in the…
Thursday crash east of Waterloo
A two-vehicle crash occurred about 9:30 a.m. Thursday on Route 156 at J Road east of Waterloo. Police said a 1999 Chevrolet Impala driven by Janet Goetz, 68, of Waterloo,…
Vehicles stolen, entered in Columbia
The Metro East Auto Theft Task Force is assisting Columbia police in the investigation of two vehicles stolen early Thursday morning and several others entered. Shortly before 2 a.m., a…
Dollar General coming to Valmeyer
In a rare turn of events, Valmeyer will soon welcome a new chain business because Dollar General plans to open a location in the village. “We are finalizing our due…
County critical of state actions
The COVID-19 pandemic once again took up a large chunk of the Monroe County Board meeting Monday morning. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner told commissioners he was concerned…
Farming waves of green
BY JOE BIRRITTIER During this time of year, it is not an uncommon sight to see farmers in their fields working the land to provide food for the nation. The…
Tepens retire together
When Vernon and Joan Tepen first started working at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School and Gibault Catholic High School, respectively, they did not share a last name. Gibault did…