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Main Street Abbey development progressing
Excitement abounds at the Main Street Abbey development, which involves significant renovations to the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish property in downtown Columbia. Developer Gregg Crawford has put years of…
Students enjoy sights and sounds of Broadway
A total of 17 local students were given the opportunity of a lifetime when they traveled in March to New York City for a Broadway student summit. Initiated by the…
Kidney transplant recipient thankful for support
Mike Goodsell’s battle with kidney failure leading up to his transplant was unlike any other. Diagnosed several years ago with a hereditary condition known as Polycystic Kidney Disease, the Waterloo…
CPD requests new officer
As part of Columbia Police Chief Jerry Paul’s quest to increase traffic safety along the Route 3 corridor, he announced several steps he intends to take toward that end during…
Stumpf’s legacy aids seniors
After three decades of providing healthy meals and a place for senior citizens to occupy their time, Columbia senior center director Pat Stumpf knew it was time to retire. But…
Drugs stolen in Columbia Walgreens break-in
Police are investigating the theft of many prescription medications from the Columbia Walgreens pharmacy following an early Wednesday morning break-in. “They were in and out of there quick, probably less…
Fire damages Columbia home
Multiple fire departments responded shortly after 7:30 a.m. Wednesday to a house fire in the 300 block of Longview Drive in Columbia. Columbia received assistance from the Millstadt and Waterloo…
Police Blotter | 4/4/2018
(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…
CHS student expelled for threats
The Columbia School Board unanimously voted Monday night to expel a student who allegedly threatened several Columbia High School students via social media last month and included their names on…
Truck, mower stolen in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the Saturday morning theft of a pickup truck with a trailer hauling a riding lawnmower. Police were notified shortly after 5:40 a.m. that a pewter 2002…