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Veterans Day services planned in area
In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day following World War I. The original concept for the celebration was for a day…
Kaskaskia Trail Chorus brings harmony through gift of song
A fixture on the area music scene, the Kaskaskia Trail Chorus has provided cheer through song for more than 50 years. The barbershoppers are busy preparing for their annual show…
Running comes naturally for Schwartz siblings
It could be said that Waterloo’s Jake and Jenna Schwartz have cross country in their DNA. Their parents, Nick and Beth, both ran cross country at Centralia High School and…
Crossing guard brings smiles to Valmeyer
Halloween may have ended for trick-or-treaters on Saturday night, but for Bob Frierdich, every school day is Halloween. The most common question Valmeyer Elementary School students ask Frierdich is, “Who…
Development proposed for old church, grounds
The Columbia City Council sought to quash rumors while allowing a Main Street developer to share his ideas for transforming the decommissioned Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, rectory and convent into…
County getting set for Bicentennial celebration
Plans for celebrating the Monroe County Bicentennial next year are moving from the concept stages to concrete. More than 30 committee members attended a meeting last Tuesday night at the…
Waterloo soccer heading to state
The Waterloo High School soccer team is in the final four. The Bulldogs defeated Springfield, 3-0, on Tuesday night in the Jacksonville Super-Sectional to clinch a spot in the IHSA…
Police Blotter | 10/28/2015
(Editor’s note: All 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…
Eagles edge Breese Central for playoff win
Another one-point win over Breese Central gave Columbia its first win of the IHSA Class 4A state football playoffs on Saturday. The Eagles offense was able to run out the…
Single-vehicle crash on Route 156
Valmeyer Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle crash on in the 2200 area of Route 156 Friday at about 3:30 p.m. The driver is complaining of lower back pain.