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Friday nights, MTV and Casey
I recently had my 40th class reunion, and it is as mind boggling as all facets of growing older are. However, I will have to write about that reunion…
Valuing our veterans
Residents of Monroe County came together as they do every year to show their patriotism and celebrate those members of the armed forces who have served this country throughout its…
Terry 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…
Michael 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…
What are we doing? | Ott Observations
At 1 a.m. Sept. 30, ICE agents raided a five-story apartment building in Chicago. Agents rappelled from helicopters onto the roof, kicked down doors, threw flash bang grenades and arrested…
How sleep and exercise can help kids’ health and grades | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Now that kids are back in school, families are settling into their new routines after a long summer break. It can certainly…
Always giving Mohr
Valmeyer lost a familiar face and a prime example of passion for one’s community with the recent passing of Bob Mohr, a lifelong supporter of local athletics who was involved…
Robert D. Mohr | Obituary
Robert D. “Bob” Mohr, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died September 23, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born November 20, 1937, in St. Louis, MO. He is survived by…
More than a triathlon at Buttercup
As one of the event sponsors said, “It’s not just a triathlon, it’s an experience.” Buttercup Ranch & Creamery in rural Millstadt hosted the annual CiderMan Sprint Triathlon on Sept.…
Art event chalks up success
The block of Mill Street near the Monroe County Courthouse in Waterloo is still decorated with dozens of drawings from folks in and out of the community from Saturday, with…
Father Brian heeds the call
Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia recently welcomed a new priest, with this hopefully proving to be one of his longer parish tenures. Father Brian Barker stepped in Aug. 20 for…
Rockin’ for veterans
With Monroe County having enjoyed plenty of staple events through the summer, the season is closing out with a bang once again as Songs4Soldiers promises a spectacular concert for its…