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Schmersahl ‘grateful and blessed’ for career
When she first joined the Columbia School District, Linda Schmersahl was hired as a substitute teacher for a kindergarten teacher who was on sick leave. When that teacher did not…
Waterloo city clerk retires
After 13 years of serving Waterloo, Barb Pace has retired as city clerk. Pace said the decision to step down was mainly due to her health in relation to the…
Mueller elected state FFA president
The Illinois FFA held its annual convention over the weekend, with the proceedings taking place online due to COVID-19. At this first virtual convention, Valmeyer High School graduate Lexi Mueller…
Sunset Overlook back in business
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved several amendments to zoning language in the city’s municipal code. The amendments create a legal means for potential development of a cannabis…
County talks protest, COVID-19
The Monroe County Board discussed Saturday’s peaceful protest, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and finances during its Monday meeting. Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing told commissioners the county and city made…
Zen Dog offers virtual training experience
As many business owners did in late March, Tara Oster simply closed up shop, hoping the coronavirus pandemic would only force her to close for two weeks. When she realized…
Structure fire in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 12:10 p.m. Tuesday to the report of a structure fire in the 2800 block of Overview Drive. Initial reports from a responding police officer…
Three-vehicle crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 3 at Park Street in Waterloo shortly before 9 p.m. Monday. Waterloo police and fire department personnel joined…
Fire at Crown Linen in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded Monday evening to a fire at Crown Linen Service, located at 322 E. Industrial Drive off Rueck Road. Fortunately, a potential disaster was prevented. Black…
No Grand American in Sparta this year
The Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that the 121st Grand American World Trapshooting Championships, traditionally held at the World Shooting and Recreational…