CPD gets safely smart
The Columbia Police Department has recently received high-tech equipment intended to help solve crimes and safely handle vehicle pursuits in the community. Columbia Police Chief Jason Donjon spoke about some…
Read MoreArts in the Park shines in Columbia
A local art festival made its debut Sunday, providing Columbia and the rest of Monroe County with an opportunity to see a collection of visual artists as well as dancing,…
Read MoreCHS grad showing off in the sky
A graduate of Columbia High School recently had the opportunity to fly the planes he watched as a child as he participated in the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show…
Read MorePrison time for child abuse
A local man will be serving prison time for child abuse. Eric J. Eschmann, 46, of Waterloo, was sentenced last Wednesday in Monroe County Circuit Court to four years in…
Read MoreMon-Clair season heating up
The Mon-Clair League baseball season is starting to heat up along with the weather as teams line up to take their shots at the defending champion Valmeyer Lakers. The Lakers…
Read MoreGibault fishers take to the lake
A unique club sport at Gibault Catholic High School recently closed out the school year with its first step into the world of competitive bass fishing, and they’re plenty eager…
Read MoreMonica A. Hitzemann | Obituary
Monica A. Hitzemann (nee Kohler), 89, of Waterloo, died June 12, 2024, in Waterloo. She was born March 27, 1935, in Waterloo. She is a member of Ss. Peter &…
Read MoreNorma L. Thompson | Obituary
Norma L. Thompson, 88, of Columbia, died June 6, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. She was born Jan. 15, 1936, in East St. Louis. She is the daughter…
Read MoreAnhydrous leak at Waterloo FS station
The Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS were paged shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a leaking anhydrous ammonia tank at the Gateway FS location in…
Read MoreAmbitious mowing | Mark’s Remarks
I am pretty sure I don’t like to mow or paint, because I had to do both of them as part of extra employment during my lifetime. I have…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 6-5-24
(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 MoreEleven tips for a healthier summer | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center The weather and school calendars have moved quickly toward summer, and that makes it a great time to think about ways we…
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