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CPD to conduct St. Pat’s holiday patrols
Beginning Thursday through Monday, the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, Columbia Police Department officers will be participating in the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” traffic safety campaign. All…
Read MoreAlbino deer spotted in Burksville Station
Will and Susan Harbaugh observed this albino deer in the area near KK Road and Sportsman Road in Burksville Station around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Albinism is very rare in deer.…
Read MoreIllinois bald eagle survey yields record count
A record-setting number of American bald eagles was reported during the annual Illinois Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey coordinated by the Illinois Audubon Society. Volunteers tallied 5,975 birds between the dates…
Read MoreMaeystown woman a true Monroe County treasure
Dorothy Brandt is full of interesting stories and knowledge of local history. This could be attributed to her nearly 88 years in the county, the fact she volunteers at several…
Read MoreSix running for Governor
Incumbent Illinois Governor Pat Quinn faces a Democrat challenger in the upcoming March 18 primary, while four Republican candidates will try to earn their party’s nomination for the November general…
Read MoreCounty preparing to honor same-sex marriages
Same-sex marriage licenses become legal in Illinois after the law goes into effect June 1, but several counties in the state have already begun issuing them — including Monroe County’s…
Read MorePrimary to decide Republican sheriff, county board candidates
The Tuesday, March 18 primary election will not only decide the Republican nominee for Governor of Illinois in November’s general election, but will also do the same locally for two…
Read MoreIt’s Lenten fish fry season
Pictured right, Mike Glessner (front) and Bob Kelley handle fish prep duties during Friday’s lunch service at the Waterloo VFW Post 6504 hall. The VFW began Lenten meal service hours…
Read MoreAnother Bobcat Sighting in Monroe County
Within the last two weeks, there have been two confirmed bobcat sightings in Monroe County. What appears to be a dead bobcat was found along Route 156 by the Monroe…
Read MoreGibault wins first sectional title in 15 years
Last season, Gibault won its first regional boys basketball title since 1999 and advanced all the way to the sectional championship game. There, the Hawks fell in heartbreaking fashion to…
Read MoreConstruction under way on new church
Construction management firm IMPACT Strategies announced Friday it has been awarded a contract to build a new 31,000-square-foot church for First Baptist Church in Columbia. Construction is under way and…
Read MoreOpen house March 13 for new KRPD office
The Kaskaskia Regional Port District recently moved to its new office at 336 N. Main Street, Red Bud. Last year the port purchased the old Wittenauer grocery store which was…
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