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Waterloo Mural Contest winners chosen
The City of Waterloo announced winners of its first ever Waterloo Mural Contest. Waterloo Community Relations Coordinator Sarah Deutch said there were 16 total entries from 12 different artists. The…
Kish 50th Anniversary
Michael Louis Kish and Jeanne Marie Jablonski were united in the holy sacrament of marriage on June 12, 1971, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church – Fairmont City with Fr. Tim…
Aiding Ana’s fight
One family is making a difference in the lives of another through a love of cars. The Give Back Pack will host its 14th charity car show this Sunday, with…
Miriam Stemler | Obituary
Miriam Stemler (nee Boehm), 80, of Freeburg, born Nov. 1, 1940, in St. Louis, died Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg. Miriam was the only child of…
Summer songs for 90 years
The Waterloo Municipal Band took it from the top once again last Tuesday night, beginning its concert with a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” that delighted the hundreds of people…
Honoring those who made ultimate sacrifice
Monday marked the 50th annual celebration of Memorial Day as a federal holiday, and hundreds of Monroe County residents came out to show their support even as the pandemic again…
The Civil War soldiers of Monroe County
Last month marked the 160th anniversary of the start of the bloodiest war in American history. On April 12, 1861, Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter at the entrance…
Columbia may cut committees
The first full meeting of the newest Columbia City Council focused on adjusting to change. Two items of lengthy discussion Monday night involved the extension of outdoor dining in Columbia…
Valmeyer hopeful of Midsummer Classic
At the May 4 meeting of the Valmeyer Village Board, the Valmeyer Jaycees presented a tentative schedule of events for its 2021 Midsummer Classic to be held at Borsch Park…
Night Ranger, Josh Turner headline Songs4Soldiers
Songs4Soldiers announced that country star Josh Turner and 1980s rockers Night Ranger will headline this year’s benefit concert in Columbia. The annual concert, which was canceled last year due to…
Ryterski reaches career coda
Columbia High School Music Director Craig Ryterski is entering the coda of his career. After 28 years of teaching music at CHS, he will retire on June 2. “I’m enjoying…
Melvin D. “Mel” Lindhorst | Obituary
Mel Lindhorst, 79, died April 10, 2021, at home in Columbia with his family by his side. He was born Nov. 24, 1941, in Maplewood Township, Cahokia. He was the…