Disabled dog duo a furry family
A Columbia couple have kept themselves busy over the last few years taking care of a severely injured dog, even adding another to the family as they show their support…
Read MoreWaterloo water, by the numbers
Waterloo Mayor Stan Darter sent a letter to aldermen earlier this month to counter continued negative chatter from a few folks on Facebook about the quality of city water since…
Read MoreJLP Homes ceases operations
Columbia contracting company JLP Homes, LLC, is “winding up its affairs in accordance with applicable state law,” according to a legal notice published earlier this month on the Illinois Press…
Read MoreGardening with Glosecki
A local volunteer with the University of Illinois Monroe County Extension was recently recognized at the state level for her years of work with groups of young gardeners in the…
Read MoreLibrary on the go
Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo recently introduced its new “Library On the Go” outreach van, a resource designed to expand services beyond its building and into the community. The van will…
Read MoreIllinois to issue own vax guidelines
Illinois is among a growing list of states that are issuing their own vaccine guidelines that could supersede those of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gov. JB…
Read MoreTurkey prices push upward
A combination of challenges on U.S. farms has pushed turkey prices higher as the calendar nears Thanksgiving, with wholesale prices up about 40 percent. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Bernt…
Read MoreSoccer squads make sectionals
The Columbia and Waterloo high school boys soccer squads continued what has become a nearly annual tradition of advancing to the second round of the postseason with regional titles over…
Read MoreIt’s playoff football time!
The IHSA released its postseason brackets for high school football on Saturday night, and three local squads now know their week 10 opponents. Two of the three local football teams…
Read MoreVolleyballers in regional play
The high school volleyball season has reached the stage to where records no longer matter. It’s simply all about survival. Local squads competed in regional action Tuesday night in hopes…
Read MoreRunners qualify for sectionals
High school cross country squads ran at regionals this past Saturday, with four local teams and several individuals qualifying for the sectional round. The Columbia High School girls team placed…
Read MoreCHS grad joins Millikin Hall of Fame
Millikin University in Decatur honored new inductees to its athletic hall of fame during an induction ceremony held during homecoming weekend. One such inductee was former Columbia High School softball…
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