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West named to Southern Illinois Gun Task Force
Monroe County will be represented on U.S. Congressman Bill Enyart’s new Southern Illinois Gun Task Force, which was formed in the wake of President Barack Obama’s proposed gun control plan…
County gets Oak Hill update
Oak Hill Care Center recently added a respiratory therapist to its staff, the Monroe County Board learned during its meeting on Tuesday. In addition to offering a new level of…
Police Blotter 2/13/13
Columbia Police Feb. 4 Jessy D. Ledbetter, 28, of Columbia, has been charged with a violation of probation following an arrest for possession of a controlled substance, possession of a…
Columbia girls win regional; Red Bud falls to Nashville
The Columbia High School girls basketball team swept their own regional Thursday night, surpassing the 20-win mark for their season in the process. Although the Eagles defeated Freeburg, 43-29, the…
Columbia, Red Bud advance to postseason championships
The Columbia High School girls basketball team is on track to reach its goals this season. Tuesday night, the Lady Eagles posted their 20th win of the season and advanced…
Gibault surpasses 20 wins
It had been eight years since the Gibault High School boys basketball team had a 20-win season. But on Saturday, Gibault surpassed that mark, becoming the first Hawks team to…
Injury plagued Waterloo falls to conference leader Highland
It has seemed at times that Waterloo’s roster has been its greatest opponent. At the beginning of the season the Bulldog boys basketball team lost two seniors. Then a few…
Huelsman sisters elevate Waterloo cheer program
The Waterloo cheerleading program has come a long way in five years. This weekend the program was solidified with its first state title at the ICCA Championships in Springfield. “They…
‘The man, the myth, the legend, Tony LaFata’
Losing has never been an option for Columbia High School cheerleader Tony LaFata. “Winning all four state championships, I don’t know what its like to lose,” LaFata said after his…
Rex’s Corner holds special place in hearts of many
As we look back on our lives, we remember people, events and special places that made us feel cared for. Rex’s Corner in Waterloo, which served customers for more than…