Oakley | Pet of the Week
Oakley is in a foster home and is a joyous puppy. She loves playing and going on walks. She would love a family that enjoys playing and doing activities. The…
Read MoreArdis I. Henerfauth | Obituary
Ardis I. Henerfauth (nee Kohlmeier) 75, of Waterloo, died Sept. 11, 2024, in Columbia. She was born June 4, 1949, in Red Bud. Ardis was a member of Holy Cross…
Read MoreI-255 repairs in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement repairs on southbound I-255 between Route 15 and Route 157 in St. Clair County will require lane closures over several weekends. Throughout…
Read MoreJoseph A. C. Knese | Obituary
Joseph Albert Charles Knese 83, born on March 19, 1941, in St. Louis, peacefully entered into eternal life with Christ on Sept. 10, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. Born…
Read MoreEagles win for fallen teammate
Just a few days removed from a tragic car crash that killed a teammate and seriously injured another classmate, the Columbia High School boys soccer team was tasked with taking…
Read MoreEagles soar to tourney title
The Columbia High School volleyball team is off to a sizzling 12-2 start after winning a tournament over the weekend. The Eagles defeated Nashville and Bloomington on Friday, then downed…
Read MoreSpeedy debut for WHS girls cross country
Following a ninth place showing at last year’s IHSA Class 2A state meet, the Waterloo High School girls cross country team has its sights set on more success this fall. …
Read MoreLove for Crawford. Hope for Jacob
Columbia continues to grapple with the loss of Crawford Bryant, a Columbia High School sophomore who tragically died in a Sept. 1 car crash. As mourning for Crawford continues, the…
Read MoreStanley finally settling down
While most people are more than eager to retire as soon as they can, one Columbia attorney has been hard at work for the past 50 years and is only…
Read MoreWater plant operations outsourced
A contentious committee meeting was followed by a unanimous vote from the Waterloo City Council last Tuesday to hire a contractor for operation of the soon-to-be-completed new $30 million water…
Read MoreS4S still going strong
This weekend, Columbia will once again host thousands of concert-goers from Monroe County and beyond as Songs4Soldiers returns for its 11th year of aiding combat veterans. The event will once…
Read MoreColumbia talks water, vaping, parks
Even during the current dry spell in Monroe County, water was still on the minds of Columbia officials during last Tuesday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council. Following discussion during…
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