Dupo project seeks RAISE
The Village of Dupo is currently encouraging members of the community to voice support for its proposed new I-255 interchange, the latest push to help the long-awaited project finally reach…
Read MoreSplash pad now has a name
Discussion at the Waterloo Park Board monthly meeting last Wednesday night revolved largely around the district’s disc golf course, various memorials at Lakeview Park and ongoing construction of the splash…
Read MoreCelebrating a ‘Great American Family’
A much-loved local family was recently honored with a statewide award recognizing their activity in the community as well as their fifth-generational family farm. The Illinois Association for Home and…
Read MoreSmith soon leaving Columbia
The Columbia School District is currently hoping to hire a new assistant superintendent as Alyssa Smith will be stepping away from her role at the end of the 2023-24 academic…
Read MoreCounty makes appointments
A number of recent resignations and retirements had the Monroe County Board playing musical chairs during Monday’s meeting. Brian Coats was appointed to the Monroe County Board of Appeals, filling…
Read MoreDoors | Mark’s Remarks
We had a lot on us when we were kids. Do you remember? I sometimes think back and wonder how we made it through with all the stress. One of…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 3-13-24
(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 MoreJames D. Wilson | Obituary
James Dale Wilson, 87, of Columbia, born Sept. 16, 1936, on Cane Creek in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and died March 13, 2024, in South St. Louis County, Mo. He was…
Read MoreJudith A. Harman | Obituary
Judith “Judy” A. Harman 83, of Springfield, died March 11, 2024, at her home. She was born March 29, 1940, in Columbia, to Kermit and Rosalind Mehrmann Blittersdorf. She was…
Read MoreDryer fire at Columbia senior facility
The Columbia Fire Department responded with assistance from police and EMS shortly after 10:20 a.m. Saturday to a dryer on fire inside BRIA of Columbia, 253 Bradington Drive. The senior…
Read MoreNancy Sondag | Obituary
Nancy Sondag, 74, died Jan. 1, 2024, in Manhattan, NY. She was born on July 1, 1949, in Red Bud, the daughter of Louis S. Sondag Sr. and Mary Ann…
Read MoreFriday morning pursuit in Monroe County
A Columbia police officer briefly pursued a gray pickup truck on I-255 westbound at about 9:20 a.m. Friday. The truck had Missouri plates and was last seen in the area…
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