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Dorothy A. Schlegel | Obituary
Dorothy Ann Schlegel, 86, died Oct. 10, 2020, at her home in Eden Retirement Village, Glen Carbon. Her daughters were at her side and her nephew was playing guitar music…
Donald J. Barlow | Obituary
Donald “Don” Julius Barlow, 92, of Columbia, died Oct. 9, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1928, in Columbia, son of the late Bertram Barlow and Edna…
COVID mitigations lifted in region; 3 more deaths at Oak Hill
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced that the metro east region – which includes Monroe County – will return to Phase 4 of the Restore…
COVID experiences shared
While many questions still surround the novel coronavirus, we know that it affects people differently. Two Monroe County residents who had relatively mild cases of the virus underscore that point,…
Medal of Valor to Daws; more noise at Washy’s
A police sergeant was honored during the Waterloo City Council meeting Monday night for his heroic efforts following a March 2019 plane crash. Sgt. Trin Daws was presented a Medal…
Police Blotter | 9-2-20
(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…
Doris S. Schmersahl | Obituary
Doris S. Schmersahl, 87, of Columbia, died on Sept. 5, 2020. She was born Jan. 25, 1933, in Belleville, daughter of the late Elten and Ottilda (nee Beckerle)Schorb. She was…
Chart-topping success for Alexandra Kay
A Waterloo woman reached new heights in her music career over the weekend, as her new single debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes country chart. “It was insane,” Lexi…
Ss. Peter & Paul pastor ready to serve
Father Linus Umoren has only been on the job since Aug. 16, but he can already tell he will enjoy serving as pastor at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church…
David C. Kapper | Obituary
David Charles Kapper, Sr., 75, died at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 15, 2020, surrounded by family at his home in Pearl. Born Feb. 25, 1945, in St. Louis, to Leslie and…
Sunset Overlook, EMA discussed in Columbia
The Columbia City Council unanimously approved a special use permit that was music to some people’s ears and just noise for others. The permit allows ancillary entertainment such as live…
Edgerton Ramsey Saathoff | Obituary
Edgerton “Ed” Ramsey Saathoff, 92, died Dec. 30, 2019. He was born Feb. 24, 1927, in Trenton, son of the late Henry and Helen (nee Kaufman) Saathoff. Ed most recently…