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An ‘outpouring of love’ for woman battling cancer
J.Fire’s Market Bistro enjoyed one of its busiest nights last Wednesday, as many from the community dined on crab and shrimp and placed bids on silent auction items to benefit…
I-255 rollover near Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS personnel are responding to a vehicle rollover on Interstate 255 near milepost 8. The crash was called in around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday. Initial reports are…
Police Blotter 11/16/13
Columbia Police Oct. 30 Charles J. Forester, 35, of Cahokia, was arrested on an in-state warrant on Route 3 at Frontage Road. Nov. 1 Tyler S. Morgan, 21, of St.…
WHS cross country wraps up season at state
The Waterloo High School boys cross country team wrapped up its successful 2013 season at the IHSA State Meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria on Saturday. The team finished 18th…
Armed robbery arrest in Columbia
Five young males have been charged with armed robbery following an incident that occurred Saturday night in Columbia. Columbia Police Chief Joe Edwards said his department was called to investigate…
Serious rollover crash east of Red Bud
Emergency responders handled a rollover crash involving a white SUV on Route 154 near Elm Shade Road east of Red Bud in Randolph County around 1:15 p.m. Saturday. The vehicle…
Hawks volleyball to compete for sectional title
The Gibault Catholic High School volleyball team defeated Pinckneyville in two games Tuesday night in the IHSA Class 2A Carterville Sectional semifinals, advancing to Thursday’s sectional final. The Hawks defeated…
Columbia agrees to financial settlement with engineering firm
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved a settlement agreement with an engineering firm seeking payment for services rendered while designing an I-255 interchange for the proposed retail, commercial…
One Stop Shop brings new name to tie-dye
With a flourish of bright colors, One Stop Shop on Main Street opened its doors to the Waterloo community last week. Owner Susan Ganter’s store features a variety of tie-dye…
Police Blotter 10/30/13
Columbia Police Oct. 21 Benjamin M. Zilliken, 25, of Pacific, Mo., was arrested on an in-state warrant and for driving with a suspended license on I-255 westbound at milepost 3.8.…