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Man survives Columbia house explosion
Eddy Hayes said he is lucky to be alive following a Friday morning house explosion at 117 Lookout Drive in Columbia. “By the grace of God is all it could’ve…
Pontoon boat falls off carrier on I-255
Interstate 255 eastbound traffic was slowed near the Jefferson Barracks Bridge as crews worked to remove a new pontoon boat from the roadway after it apparently fell off the back…
Valmeyer explains loud booms
A juvenile in possession of illegal fireworks was charged following incidents in Valmeyer earlier this month that had residents wondering about loud booms they had heard. The Village of Valmeyer…
New dealership open at former Royal Gate location
A new automotive dealership called Columbia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM is currently fully operating and open for business at the former home of Royal Gate Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in…
Roider to be evaluated before trial
Kyle Roider will undergo an evaluation to determine his fitness to stand trial. Judge Julia Gomric said Wednesday afternoon at a pretrial jury docket call that based on discussion with…
Crash victim was ‘emblematic of service’
James “Mitch” Ellis joined the U.S. Marine Corps in the early 1990s, serving on active duty from November 1992 to August 1996. After he got out, Ellis earned a master’s…
Miles Cemetery prairie protected
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will soon recognize the natural prairie area adjacent to the Miles Mausoleum at Eagle Cliff-Miles Cemetery West of Waterloo. A dedication ceremony will take…
Hudson hangs up his clippers
When barber Dean Hudson, owner and operator of Dean’s Barber Shop in Dupo, posted on Facebook that he would be retiring Oct. 11, the response was remarkable. Within 24 hours,…
Jaycees helping Avery
Within an hour of being alive, doctors realized there was something wrong with Avery Mae Weier. The daughter of Brad and Jill Weier of Columbia seemed healthy at first, despite…
Wiegand keeps the peace
In observance of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, candlelight vigils are being held throughout the metro-east. The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois hosted a vigil last Tuesday in…