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‘Simply Simmer’ gaining popularity
A Columbia woman is gaining renown online by recreating famous fictional locations like Central Perk from “Friends” or the titular workplace in “The Office” in the video game “The Sims…
Hummingbirds buzzing into area
This is the time of the year residents typically see the arrival of hummingbirds in Monroe County. The ones seen now are Ruby-throated hummingbirds. Other varieties may be seen…
Suspects caught following thefts from unlocked vehicles in Columbia
Suspects in a vehicle stolen from St. Louis ransacked at least eight unlocked vehicles in Columbia early Monday morning before being taken into custody later in East St. Louis, police…
Auto dealership thefts thwarted by CPD
Columbia police apprehended two Missouri men who were in possession of burglary tools and roaming around the area of the Bob Brockland Buick-GMC and George Weber Chevrolet dealerships on Old…
Coronavirus maintains its grip: 74 cases, 11 deaths in county
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in 74 positive cases and 11 deaths in Monroe County, with much of the attention placed on local senior facilities. The latest death was another…
Structure fire near Monroe City
Multiple departments responded about 1 p.m. Thursday to a residential structure fire at 2155 KK Road near Baum Road between Valmeyer and Maeystown. Heavy smoke was seen billowing from all…
Local pushback on Pritzker’s order
Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday that he plans to extend Illinois’ stay at home order until the end of May with some modifications. “Make no mistake, Illinois has saved lives.…
City, county finances in limbo
Almost everyone, from individuals to businesses, have seen their finances affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and the same is true for local governments. With many businesses closed or seeing revenue…
Millstadt club helps out
The Millstadt Commercial Club recently found a way to help both restaurants in the town and vulnerable members of the village. It did that by purchasing $2,800 worth of gift…
Students react to school closure
Gov. JB Pritzker announced earlier this month the suspension of in-person learning at schools statewide for the rest of the academic year in an effort to slow the spread of…