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Students learn gripping account of Holocaust
Columbia High School students sat unusually silent and uncharacteristically still for 40 minutes on Friday as they listened to Vera Emmons tell the story of her mother, Gerda Luner, and…
To Liberia, with love: Community pitches in to help war-torn country
The African nation of Liberia is forever linked to this area through tragedy, but one local nun is making more positive memories there with assistance from the community. Last week,…
MARCH MADNESS: Eagles top ‘Dogs; Hawks win again
Three local high school hoops teams were fighting for playoff survival as March Madness took full effect on Tuesday night. In the Class 3A Columbia Regional, the host team Eagles…
Police Blotter | 2/24/2016
(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…
Gibault wins regional hoops title
The third time was a charm for the Gibault boys basketball team. Having lost twice previously to Metro East Lutheran, the Hawks were faced with the task of battling the…
Millstadt fires considered suspicious
It was a busy Monday morning for area firefighters, who responded to two suspicious fires along the same road near Millstadt within 30 minutes of each other. Shortly before 6…
Ice Eagles bow out of playoffs
The Columbia Ice Eagles didn’t have much time to celebrate their thrilling first round MVCHA playoff victory over rival Freeburg-Waterloo, as they were thrust right into the second round against…
Columbia brothers winning together on the court
The Columbia basketball team is in the midst of an impressive season, having already won a share of the Cahokia Conference crown. The season has been even more special for…
Eagles, Hawks flying into regional play
The Columbia and Gibault basketball teams are aiming high this postseason as regional action gets set for liftoff. The Eagles already added to their trophy case on Friday night following…
More new business planned for Columbia
Following Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting of the Columbia City Council, the city seems to be several steps closer to welcoming new and expanded businesses in 2016 and…