Voegele is preseason All-American
Dominic Voegele, a sophomore pitcher at the University of Kansas, has been named a Second Team Preseason All-American by Perfect Game, it was announced last week. Voegele, a 2023 graduate…
Read MoreGlover at youth national team camp
Caden Glover of Columbia, a 17-year-old forward for St. Louis City SC in Major League Soccer, has been called up to the first U.S. U-20 Men’s Youth National Team camp…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Dec. 30 – Jan. 3
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreReal efficiency | Ott Observations
While I have my doubts about the incoming administration’s true intents and their ability to effectively implement policies, I believe every incoming President and legislative majority deserves the chance to…
Read MoreElderly impatience and Walmart | Mark’s Remarks
It wasn’t until I started working retail when I was in my late teens that I realized that older people aren’t as patient as I thought they were. Until then,…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 1-8-25
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
Read MoreBetty L. Haven | Obituary
Betty L. (nee Hubbs) Haven, 90, of Dupo, IL, died on Jan. 9, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. She was born June 11, 1934, in Iron Mountain, Mo. Betty was…
Read MoreUltra-processed food: A growing list of possible health risks | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Ultra-processed foods. It’s not a term many of us heard 10, or even five, years ago. But that’s starting to change. We…
Read MoreJeanne K. Richards | Obituary
Jeanne Kay Richards, 60, of Waterloo, formerly of Evansville, died peacefully on Dec. 4, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born to Eschol…
Read MoreTuesday morning crash south of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 8:50 a.m. Tuesday to a multi-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Old State Route 3 near the Sydenstricker Nobbe dealership south of Waterloo. Responding agencies included…
Read MoreCFD handles sliding ice incidents
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 10:45 a.m. Monday to a report of melting ice and snow sliding from the roof of Columbia Market, 506 N. Main Street. Firemen used…
Read MoreMadison (Daisy Mae) | Pet of the Week
Meet Madison. Madison is housebroken and loving towards people. She does have a high prey drive but is good with cats. She would do best at the only dog ion…
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