Columbia hockey coach shot in carjacking
A 51-year-old Columbia hockey coach was critically injured in an attempted carjacking early Saturday morning that resulted in him being shot in the face. Charges were filed Monday in connection…
Read MoreScout’s honor in Hecker
St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Cemetery in Hecker recently underwent substantial renovations courtesy of a Smithton teen who is well on his way to earning his Eagle Scout award. Mark…
Read MoreRiley ready to serve
Following the April 1 election, a new face has appeared among the Waterloo City Council, planning to keep his door open and looking to take care of the city’s present…
Read MoreArts in the Park
Following a successful inaugural year, Arts in the Park is returning to Columbia this Sunday, allowing the community to come together and get a good taste of the artistic talent…
Read MoreActors’ Attic takes stage in Dupo
One of Monroe County’s acting groups recently established a home for themselves just to the north in Dupo, where it hopes to provide even more opportunities for theatre lovers young…
Read MoreWaterloo honors Wightman’s legacy
The Waterloo City Council presented the first ever Legacy of Excellence Award to a most worthy recipient during Monday’s meeting. Wightman Pharmacy, a Main Street fixture for 128 years until…
Read MoreWoolly summer for WJHS teacher
A local teacher was recently awarded a grant that will help her study abroad over the summer, acquiring some first-hand skills and knowledge she hopes will allow her to improve…
Read MoreMental health a topic for county board
What appeared to be a light agenda for Monday’s Monroe County Board meeting led to a quite a bit of discussion about two topics in particular. First up were Dr.…
Read MoreClose call near Millstadt
A Columbia towing company saw one of its drivers experience a close call late Friday afternoon in St. Clair County. Shortly before 4:45 p.m., Illinois State Police said a white…
Read MoreCounterclaim in truck suit
Mark Springer, owner of Springer Auto Sales, located on Route 3 south of Waterloo, who was sued for allegedly selling a pickup truck under false pretenses, has filed a countersuit…
Read MoreState passes $55B budget
Giving almost no time for public review, Illinois Democrats pushed through a budget for next fiscal year late Saturday, bolstering state coffers with new taxes on sports bets, nicotine products…
Read MoreUSDA aims to help small family farms
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The USDA released a new policy agenda outlining actions aimed at ensuring the profitability and prosperity of small family farms. Dubbing it the “Make Agriculture Great…
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