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Joker | Movie Review
Anyone who has been paying attention to movie news in the last few weeks knows “Joker,” the latest comic book movie, has been surrounded by controversy. Between divisive comments by…
Fort celebrating special milestone
A local landmark known in its heyday as the place all roads led and the “Versailles of the West” is celebrating a milestone anniversary. Fort de Chartres is set to…
Sunset Overlook granted stay
In a victory for Sunset Overlook, Judge Julia Gomric temporarily suspended her order against the embattled Columbia establishment on Sept. 20. “The court will not comment on (Sunset Overlook’s) likeliness…
MASC performs 100th show
In 1999, Kelly and Mike Hemmer put an ad in the local newspaper to gauge interest in forming a community theater group in Monroe County. They got a small response,…
Divine intervention | Mark’s Remarks
You may have read this column before, and if you have, you most likely have read about my ongoing struggle to understand the inadequacies in our local fast food establishments.…
Court denies Sunset Overlook’s request
Judge Julia Gomric denied Sunset Overlook’s request that she reconsider an Aug. 14 order that prohibits the Columbia establishment from certain activities. Gomric made that ruling at the St. Clair…
Court rules against Sunset Overlook
Judge Julia Gomric entered an order in Monroe County Circuit Court last Wednesday against Sunset Overlook in a major victory for those suing the business. In a partial summary judgement,…
Smith ready to lead WHS band
New Waterloo High School Director of Bands Zach Smith knows he has big shoes to fill. Smith is taking over for Michael Mullins, who worked in the school for 34…
Songs4Soldiers blasts ahead
For the last two years, the Songs4Soldiers benefit concert in Columbia has brought national acts to Monroe County. In 2017, rock legend Bret Michaels headlined the show, while country artists…
Helping Strays hosting Slumber Pawty
Local political leaders, shelter volunteers and more are joining forces to benefit Helping Strays at its first-ever Slumber Pawty on Aug. 10-11. For the event, 21 individuals will be spending…
Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood | Movie Review
My first thought after seeing “Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood” is that I think I might like hanging out with Quentin Tarantino. We seem to have a lot in…
Monroe County Fair underway
The 72nd annual Monroe County Fair is set to be a highlight of summer once again, with the annual event running July 21-28. “I’m expecting a big week,” Monroe County…