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New Dupo police chief appointed
Following an executive session, the Dupo Village Board on Monday appointed Kevin Smith as police chief. The board voted unanimously in favor of Smith’s appointment after trustee Joe Basinski said…
Grounded Greetings helps spread the word
Amy Strong wants to bring smiles into the community, and her new business appears to be accomplishing just that. Strong, 42, came up with the idea for yard greetings for…
Police Blotter | 5/31/2017
(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…
Injury crash near Red Bud
A woman sustained minor injuries during a Sunday morning vehicle crash on Route 159 near Red Bud. Police said a 2008 Dodge Caravan driven by Samantha J. Gregory was traveling…
Eagles drop sectional title game to Herrin
The Columbia High School softball team played neck and neck with a tough Herrin squad for the Class 3A sectional title at home on Saturday before surrendering four runs in…
Legendary football coach dies
Legendary longtime former high school football coach Jerry Germain died Monday at the age of 76. He had battled cancer over the past several years, but passed away from injuries…