CHS 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…
Read MoreGolf success for Souchek
Terry Souchek has had a great finish to his 2025 golf season. Souchek is the longtime former Valmeyer High School golf coach, current Gibault assistant boys basketball coach, and president…
Read MoreMiracles | Mark’s Remarks
It seems to me that people get farther and farther away from God with each passing day. I read some of the drivel on Facebook and see some of the…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 10-22-25
(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 MoreReal Estate Transactions | Oct. 13-17, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreTerry L. Collins | Obituary
Terry L. Collins, 78, of Millstadt, died Oct. 25, 2025, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Town and Country, Mo. He was born Aug. 10, 1947, in East St. Louis. Terry…
Read MoreMichael J. Harbaugh | Obituary
Michael John Harbaugh, 66, of Jackson, Miss., died Oct. 26, 2025. He was a graduate of Parks Air College as an aircraft machinist. He worked Indiana, Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi…
Read MoreWalter A. Novak | Obituary
Walter A. Novak, 96, of Columbia, died Oct. 22, 2025, at Mary Queen and Mother Skilled Nursing Care, Shrewsbury, Mo. He was born May 28, 1929, in Washington County. Walter…
Read MoreMitchell A. Rick | Obituary
Mitchell Allen “Mitch” Rick, 66, of Waterloo, died unexpectedly in his home on Oct. 22, 2025. Mitch was born March 11, 1959, In Belleville to Lester and GeorgieAnn (nee Malawy)…
Read MoreMaryLou Holcomb | Obituary
MaryLou Holcomb (nee VandeRiet) 84, of Freeburg, died on Oct. 22, 2025, in St. Louis. She was born Sept. 21, 1941, in East St. Louis, to the late Fred and…
Read MoreKenneth R. Althoff | Obituary
Kenneth R. Althoff, 87, of Red Bud, died peacefully on Oct. 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 5, 1938, in Evansville, to…
Read MoreKathleen M. Francescon | Obituary
Kathleen M. “Kathy” Francescon (nee Meyer), 61, of Waterloo, died Oct. 22, 2025, in Columbia. She was born July 21, 1964, in St. Louis. Kathy was a loving mother, a…
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