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Columbia receives star treatment in making of new film
Columbia welcomed with open arms a movie production crew with well-known Hollywood actors as the filming of a dark comedy took place recently at various locations in town. “Columbia is…
Truck on fire north of Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded to a report of a white Ford F-150 pickup truck with its engine on fire on Route 3 at Rose Lane north of Waterloo. Firefighters…
Three-car crash in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and ambulance personnel responded about 10:10 a.m. Friday to a three-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Sand Bank Road near the Department of Public Works office. Ambulance…
Man injured when tractor overturns near Hecker
Hecker Fire Department and Monroe County EMS personnel responded about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a person trapped under a tractor in the area of 7000 Illinois Route…
Langenstein announces candidacy for state senate
A Murphysboro attorney has thrown her hat into the ring for the 58th District state senate seat to be vacated by longtime Sen. Dave Luechtefeld. Republican Sharee Langenstein, 44, is…
Stumpy’s Spirits opens with a bang near Columbia
A dream years in the making has come true for a rural Columbia man, right next to his family’s seventh-generation farm. A successful grand opening of Stumpy’s Spirits, a craft…
Reitz not seeking another term
The Reitz name is very well-known in local political circles, dating back multiple generations. The current torchbearer of that family tradition, however, has decided against running for another term of…
Longtime county police dog passes away
It was with a very heavy heart that Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing announced the passing of beloved longtime K-9 Sari on Monday evening. “Sari had been a dedicated member…
Brinkmann crowned queen; Day is little miss
Another Monroe County Fair Queen and Little Miss pageant is in the books, and this year’s crowns were presented to two young ladies who are the picture of grace and…
Waiting for Nellie | Mark’s Remarks
I had a great literature teacher in high school. I didn’t appreciate her back then as much as I should have. It’s funny how we look back and wish we’d…