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Ex-employee files unlawful termination suit against county assessor
A former employee of the Monroe County Assessor’s Office filed a lawsuit against Monroe County Assessor Carl Wuertz in federal court this week alleging unlawful termination and a violation of…
Gibault grad going local with first film
Once she had the idea for the script, she just started writing. Gibault Catholic High School alumna Melissa Thouviner has been working on producing a movie in Waterloo, and has…
Questions posed to voters on Nov. 4 ballot
Columbia residents on Nov. 4 will vote on a proposed municipal retailers’ occupation tax and municipal service occupation tax of .25 percent, with funds to be used on municipal expenditures,…
Oak Hill couple donate $1M to Shriners Hospital
A local couple handed over a check in the amount of $1 million to Shriners Hospitals for Children in St. Louis during a special presentation at the Oak Hill elder…
Missing 3-year-old located safely
A 3-year-old girl who went missing at 1 p.m. Wednesday from her home at 3330 Stringtown Road in Fults was located safely a short time later following a search conducted…
Eagles improve to 8-1 heading into playoff rematch
The Columbia Eagles got off to a slow start Friday night in a battle of 7-1 teams, but kicked it into high gear in the second half to pull away…
Elmore, Kovarik in race for county board seat
Monroe County voters will decide one of three seats on the county board, with incumbent Democrat Mike Kovarik going against Republican challenger Bob Elmore. The polls are open Tuesday from…
Scott, Wuertz running for assessor
When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, they will be asked to choose a Monroe County Supervisor of Assessments in a two-candidate race. Barrie Scott Democrat Barrie…
Sheriff’s race a three-man battle
In preparation for the election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., this week’s issue previews candidates running for local offices. The race drawing the most attention…
Rollover on northbound I-255
Columbia police, fire and EMS personnel responded along with Illinois State Police shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash with extrication and minor injuries…