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COVID cases spike in and around Monroe County
Monroe County just experienced its largest single-week jump in coronavirus cases since late March and early April, with more than 50 new cases reported since July 8. “From what I…
Sheriff tests positive for COVID
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday that Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing has tested positive for COVID-19. The positive test result came on Wednesday, according to the department. “Sheriff…
Judge grants state’s motion to dismiss Coleman petition
Judge Stephen McGlynn decided Thursday during a hearing held remotely that he would grant the state’s motion to dismiss the remainder of arguments made in convicted murderer Christopher Coleman’s post-conviction…
Severe storm leaves damage behind
A strong storm rolled through Monroe County and surrounding areas early Wednesday evening, leaving evidence of its power behind. A brief tornado warning was issued shortly before 5:30 p.m., and…
Pritzker releases COVID-19 mitigation plan
Gov. JB Pritkzer announced a new mitigation plan focused on combatting a resurgence of coronavirus cases and maintaining the progress the state has made to flatten its curve in the…
Wide range of local PPP recipients
The Small Business Administration released detailed, loan-level data for almost 75 percent of the approximately $660 billion in loans from the small-business aid program called the Paycheck Protection Program, and…
Grode takes over Columbia schools
The world Chris Grode starts his new job as the Columbia School District’s superintendent in is very different than the one that existed when he was hired in February. But…
Gibault buddies ride to Rockies
Gibault Catholic High School Athletic Director Jim Montgomery and former principal Russ Hart were supposed to meet about 4:30 a.m. at the Circle K on Telegraph Road just off I-255…
Fair flourished in first 25 years
(Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series looking back through the history of the Monroe County Fair in lieu of the event being canceled this year due…
Inside music coming to Sunset Overlook?
Sunset Overlook is back in business and looking to expand its appeal with indoor entertainment. The City of Columbia Plan Commission met Monday night to discuss a proposal for a…