Hospital sued over toddler’s death
A lawsuit has been filed in the late 2022 death of a local toddler. The Madison-St. Clair Record reported that a lawsuit was filed recently in St. Clair County Circuit…
Read MoreLocal veterinarian honored
The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association presented its annual awards before membership at its recently held convention. The awards recognize Illinois veterinarian professionals who provide compassionate care with leading-edge medical…
Read MoreRobert H. Schaefer | Obituary
Robert H. Schaefer, 69 years, of Columbia, died Dec. 18, 2023. He was born March 18, 1954, in St. Louis. He was the son of the late Herman A. and…
Read MoreFarm income to drop from 2022 record
Farm income is forecast to shrink in 2023 after climbing to record highs in 2022. USDA’s Economic Research Service released its Farm Sector Income Forecast Nov. 30, which estimated net…
Read MoreProfiles in Courage | Ott Observations
Last month was the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. For those of us old enough to remember, it was a time of shock, grief, despair…
Read MoreLoneliness | Mark’s Remarks
This time of the year is when we think of being surrounded by people. However, there are plenty of people who are alone and who feel alone. For various reasons,…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 12-13-23
(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 MoreBox truck crashes in Columbia
A large Penske box truck tipped onto its side during a crash that occurred shortly after 3:35 p.m. Tuesday on the Route 158 ramp to southbound Route 3 in Columbia,…
Read MoreMonday evening crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 5:10 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries in the area of 233 Country Club Lane in Waterloo. The crash occurred at a large curve…
Read MoreSunday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 9:50 a.m. Sunday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Bottom Avenue near Walgreens. Traffic in that area was restricted temporarily as police, EMS and…
Read MoreUnlocked vehicles entered in Columbia
Police are investigating multiple reports of unlocked vehicles entered early Thursday morning in Columbia. A total of four vehicles were unlawfully entered in The Pines subdivision, police said, including on…
Read MoreBurglars released from jail nabbed again
A man and woman who were released from jail following a late October burglary in Columbia without bail due to the new Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act attempted to evade a…
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