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Local girls golfers advance to sectional
The Waterloo High School girls golf team advanced out of last Wednesday’s Class A Althoff Regional by placing second, and three Columbia High School golfers joined them at the Zeigler…
Old church finds new life as wedding venue
For years, the Salem-Baum Church on Old Baum Church Road sat empty, falling slowly into ruin. Now, however, it’s being used again as a site for wedding ceremonies. The stone…
Gibault grad lands job with blockbuster film
Rachael Gilpin knew she wanted to work in the film industry, but never imagined she’d end up being a part of the top movie at the box office. Gilpin landed…
Fatal crash near Millstadt
A Columbia man died when his pickup truck collided with a tractor-trailer Thursday afternoon on Douglas Road near Millstadt. Millstadt fire and EMS personnel responded along with the St. Clair…
Lifechurch offering free leaf pick-up
As a free community service, Lifechurch is offering to pick up pre-bagged leaves within Waterloo city limits on Oct. 25 and Nov. 22 free of charge. Call Waterloo City Hall…
Range advances to 4th straight state tourney
There’s plenty to be excited about on the Monroe County high school boys golf scene, with both Gibault and Columbia advancing as teams to sectional play after placing second in…
Burglary reported in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating a residential burglary in the 300 block of West Liberty Street. The call came in around 7 p.m. Wednesday. An officer on scene reported that a…
Postseason action underway for high school soccer teams
It’s do or die time for Monroe County high school soccer teams as regional action gets underway. The Class 1A Columbia Regional is stacked with Althoff, Gibault and Columbia all…
CPD to conduct extra Halloween patrols
Over the Halloween weekend (Oct. 31 to Nov. 2), the Columbia Police Department will participate with other agencies in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” traffic safety campaign.…
Peace Walk highlights domestic violence awareness
Joined by public officials and members of the community, the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a Peace Walk in Hecker on Thursday night.…