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Monroe County tops 100 coronavirus cases
It took roughly 10 weeks from the first reported case, but Monroe County passed the century mark of coronavirus cases last week. There are now 107 cases of the virus…
Protests make way to Monroe County
Over 50 individuals gathered in front of Columbia City Hall last Thursday to protest racism and police brutality. This event, which involved predominately younger people carrying signs and marching from…
Brighter outlook for Sunset Overlook
The Columbia Plan Commission met Monday night for initial discussion of proposed text amendments to zoning codes for two types of businesses. The majority of public input during the virtual…
Churches preach safety upon reopening
One of the most contentious aspects of measures across the country intended to slow the spread of coronavirus has been the prohibition of religious services. The U.S Supreme Court decided…
Familiar faces return to Red Bud winery
A pair of familiar faces have brought a winery back to Red Bud. Matthew Mollet and Cintia Hecht opened De Vinos Winery at 1522 State Route 3 on May 29,…
Longtime Columbia teacher retires
When Denise Cogo started teaching kindergarten at Parkview Elementary School in Columbia in the fall of 1998, she took over for Linda Schmersahl, who was on maternity leave. Cogo did…
Hudson fit to stand trial
A Waterloo man charged with attempted murder was ruled fit to stand trial last month following a doctor’s examination. On Jan. 22, Judge Dennis Doyle granted a motion by defense…
WHS student is Entrepreneur of the Year
The Monroe County startUP program recently announced this year’s winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Using a combination of a rubric from the class trade show and the…
I-255 project moving to south section
Work continues to move forward on schedule with the northern section of the I-255 rehabilitation project and preparations are now being made for a switchover to the southern section. Beginning…
Sunday night crash near Millstadt
Two men were injured in a Sunday night crash in rural Millstadt. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department said that shortly before 8:15 p.m., a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was towing…