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Spring election process begins
The critical November elections are just around the corner, but the equally important April 2019 municipal elections are not far behind. The spring election season officially began Tuesday as candidates…
New book documents historic trail
Retired Columbia High School Principal Dennis Patton has released his new book titled “The Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail.” The book, which is now available, is the culmination of seven years of writing. …
CFD referendum on ballot
Columbia voters will be asked to vote Nov. 6 on a referendum to approve a tax levy that will allow Columbia EMS to operate under the Columbia Fire Department rather…
Underused government office here to help
Since 2014, Southwestern Illinois workNet has helped employers hire skilled workers and individuals become those workers. The program, which is funded by a grant through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity…
Police Blotter | 9/12/2018
(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…
Drugs stolen in Millstadt Pharmacy burglary
Police continue to investigate an early morning burglary that occurred Sept. 6 at Millstadt Pharmacy, 120 W. Washington Street. At 4:40 a.m., a Millstadt police officer conducting a routine business…
Queen of Hearts has a winner
The 45th week of the Queen of Hearts raffle at Stubborn German Brewing Co. in Waterloo turned out to be the final, as one lucky lady chose the card of…
Columbia still unbeaten; ‘Dogs remain winless
Friday night football action featured two local squads heading in opposite directions. Columbia continued its knack for big plays in a 40-13 win at Wesclin to improve to 4-0. Waterloo,…
Kelly holds town hall in Waterloo
Brendan Kelly, Democratic candidate for the 12th Congressional District, hosted a town hall meeting in Waterloo last Wednesday. Kelly, who serves as St. Clair County State’s Attorney, used the meeting…
Bulldogs drop to 0-3 with loss to Terriers
In a game that began Friday and ended Monday due to lightning and rain, the Waterloo High School football team dropped its home opener to Carbondale and lost its starting…