Friday morning crash near YMCA
Emergency personnel responded about 7 a.m. Friday to a two-vehicle injury crash on Route 3 at EE Road near the entrance to the Monroe County YMCA just south of Columbia.…
Read MoreHealth gains with whole grains | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. ColditzSiteman Cancer Center If someone asked us to name five ways to improve our health and lower the risk ofillness, “eat a healthy diet” would probably…
Read MoreLarry J. Cottom | Obituary
Larry James Cottom, 80, of Columbia, born Aug. 26, 1945, in East St. Louis, died Feb. 3, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Larry retired in 2008…
Read MoreWaterloo shooting trial underway
Brenndan M. Pietlukiewicz, 21, of Waterloo, traded his county-issued incarceration garb for more traditional clothing on Tuesday as he faced a jury trial for charges related to a shooting in…
Read MoreOak Hill questions continue
Although Monday’s Monroe County Board meeting adjourned within 20 minutes of being called to order, it was enough time for local residents to voice a number of lingering concerns –…
Read MoreBudget conflict, bond convo
With much of the meeting centered around presentations and the largest action items concerning district bonds and construction projects, the Waterloo School Board also saw some conflict among board members…
Read MoreNorth makes Waterloo comeback
Amid talk of major renovations or an entire new building, Waterloo Junior High School will soon have a new principal as well. Approved by the Waterloo School Board Monday evening,…
Read MoreStrong start for CHS speech
An addition to Columbia High School’s extracurriculars this year has seen tremendous success and appears to have a bright future, providing students the chance to stretch their speaking and performance…
Read MoreKeeping Columbia’s history
An historic house along Main Street in Columbia received some much needed love and care last year after nearly a decade of vacancy, opening its doors for the holiday season…
Read MoreIllinois American Water seeks rate hike
On Jan. 27, Illinois American Water filed a rate hike request with the Illinois Commerce Commission, citing a need to pay for $577 million in new improvements to water service…
Read MoreWHS boys bowling strikes it big
The Waterloo High School boys bowling squad completed its best season in program history this past weekend at St. Clair Bowl, placing fourth overall at the IHSA state tournament. In…
Read MoreRivals set to clash in hockey playoffs
Two local high school club hockey teams have withstood the regular season grind only to find themselves now in “survive and advance” mode. As it turns out, the rivals will…
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