Coalition tours renovated MCSD
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities held its regular meeting at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, discussing drug-related crime in the county before taking a look at recent renovations…
Read MoreHonoring patriots in New Design
The Whiteside Station Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently completed a restoration and dedication project at the New Design Historical Cemetery, honoring a pair of patriots and…
Read MoreDupo High School electrifies education
Dupo High School recently announced the introduction of a cutting-edge Electrician Course Pathway, set to ignite the passion for electrical systems and empower students with in-demand skills for the future.…
Read MorePatriotic Week at MCCS
Monroe County Christian School is hosting “Patriotic Week” through Sept. 13. The teachers added lessons and activities centered around the Constitution, American symbols, important historical figures and events such as…
Read MoreThank you, Joe | Ott Observations
In the summer of 1978, I graduated from college and moved to Delaware to start my career with the DuPont Company. Joe Biden was a first-term senator representing Delaware. I…
Read MoreAttempting ‘hip’ while old | Mark’s Remarks
I will admit to being self conscious about my appearance. When we were guys in high school, we spent a lot of time on our hair. We wouldn’t admit…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 9-4-24
(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 MoreTrash truck fire in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly after 9:05 a.m. Tuesday to a trash truck fire in the 200 block of Southwoods Drive near Hoya Optical Lab in Columbia. Flames were…
Read MoreGibault grad dies in Indiana crash
A Gibault Catholic High School graduate died from injuries sustained in an early August crash in Kokomo, Ind. Police said that shortly before 7:20 a.m. Aug. 9, a 24-year-old Kokoma…
Read MoreMarilyn M. Kircher | Obituary
Marilyn M. Kircher, 82, of Columbia, passed away on Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbia. She was born Aug. 6, 1942, in Carbondale. She was married to the late Dennis Edward…
Read MoreBulldogs win heartfelt rivalry game
The theme of the Columbia High School band’s halftime show Friday night was “Come Together” by The Beatles, and that’s just what two Monroe County communities did for their annual…
Read MoreEugene C. Gilbreth | Obituary
Eugene C. Gilbreth, 98, of Columbia, died Sept. 5, 2024, at Bria of Columbia. He was born Nov. 23, 1925, in Columbia, son of the late William R., and Elizabeth…
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