Farmers Market returns bigger, better
The Monroe County Farmers Market returns this Saturday, and guests will be able to peruse a wide array of produce, crafts and other goods as the event offers even more…
Read MoreA network of nurturing
A group of local parents caring for children with special needs recently started a support group and plan to meet regularly in order to share their experiences and advice among…
Read MorePrange showed passion
The Maeystown Rural Fire Protection District will soon be welcoming new leadership, as its fire chief of 28 years steps away from his position – though he’ll still be sticking…
Read MorePlans discussed for Columbia schools
The Columbia School Board gathered earlier in the week for its regular April meeting, with the board approving a field trip for the Columbia High School Science Club and several…
Read MoreSplash pad project update
As construction for the Waterloo Community Splash Pad approaches its June deadline, the Waterloo Park Board’s April meeting touched on both good progress and some hiccups on the project as…
Read MoreChanges coming to Gibault
Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo shared a number of job postings last week on social media, marking one of the larger steps the school is taking in a restructuring…
Read MoreBost introduces SOLAR Act
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) recently introduced the Securing Our Lands And Resources Act. Bost said that if approved, this legislation would establish guidelines for solar panel projects on prime…
Read MoreBilking charge for local woman
A local woman is facing multiple federal charges after being accused of embezzling money from 2020-2022 as an employee at Dupo Community Unit School District 196. She had worked for…
Read MoreA self-loathing nation | Ott Obeservations
This past month, we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a day where most of us claim to be a little Irish. I found myself thinking about my vacation a few…
Read MoreTornado chaser | Mark’s Remarks
As a kid, I was terrified of tornadoes. Storms didn’t bother me too much, but tornadoes really messed me up. I could really whip myself into a dither thinking about…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 4-17-24
Columbia Police April 8 Madeline E. Anton, 26, of Cahokia, was arrested for forgery at 1000 11 South. Court information alleges she altered a check in the amount $3,000. April…
Read MoreJanet Osterhage | Obituary
Janet Osterhage (nee McClain), 79, of Jefferson City, Mo., died April 22, 2024, in Jefferson City. She was born Dec. 27, 1944, in Dupo. Janet loved sewing, outdoor gardening, cooking…
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