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The sky’s the limit for wrestler from Valmeyer
A high school wrestler from Valmeyer is enjoying success in the sport across the river, which has attracted attention from some big name colleges. “He’s got a ton of offers,”…
Gibault soccer coach reflects on amazing season
With some time to decompress following a whirlwind past couple of weeks, first-year Gibault Catholic High School head soccer coach Darryn Haudrich reflected on his team’s Class 2A state runner-up…
Brothers powering farms with solar energy
Two brothers who own farmland in Monroe County are taking a unique approach to powering their business. StraightUp Solar of St. Louis installed new solar panels at the farms of…
Queen of Hearts raffle for SPPCS
When Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School athletic director John Green started brainstorming a fundraiser for his department, he knew he would need to think outside of the box. “We…
Quilts of Valor comfort local veterans
Sixteen local veterans received the greatest comfort American citizens can give to thank them for their service during Saturday’s Quilts of Valor ceremony at Legacy Place. Immediately prior to the…
Police Blotter | 11/8/2017
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Lane restriction at Columbia’s Route 3 and Admiral Weinel
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced lane restrictions along southbound Route 3 at its intersection with Admiral Weinel Boulevard in Columbia near Walgreens and Sonic. Admiral Weinel will be closed…
Driver charged with pointing gun at motorist
A Mascoutah man is facing charges in connection with a road rage incident that occurred earlier this month in Columbia. Columbia police responded shortly before 11:30 a.m. Nov. 2 to…
Weekend deaths under investigation
The Monroe County coroner and local police are investigating two deaths that occurred over the weekend in separate incidents. Illinois State Police crime scene units responded in both cases due…
Columbia addresses pot, staffing
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved an intergovernmental agreement that allows city police officers to enforce the county’s new ordinance setting fines for minor marijuana possession under the…