Posts Tagged ‘62298’
A tale of two trails: projects aim to unite history, tourism
Two local experts came together Saturday in Columbia to present stories of two local trails. Retired Columbia High School principal Dennis Patton told of a trail that once wound its…
Read MoreFair association wins Chamber award
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s Community Service Award Recipient: the Monroe County Fair Association. The award is presented annually to a person or organization that has a…
Read MoreColumbia Senior Center raising money for new van
The Columbia Senior Center hopes to get things rolling on a new van fund as the coordinator seeks to replace its existing method of meal transportation. Senior center coordinator Pat…
Read MoreHSS employment news
Haudrich hired as HSS therapist Human Support Services announced that new staff member Darryn Haudrich joined the agency Jan. 7 as a therapist and substance abuse clinician. He resides in…
Read MoreEnyart nominates students to service academies
U.S. Congressman Bill Enyart (D-Illinois) announced the names of students he has nominated to the United States service academies. Among the nominees are students from Columbia, Waterloo, Smithton and Millstadt.…
Read MoreGuilty plea in case of missing Columbia funds
A Millstadt woman entered a guilty plea Friday in federal court to charges stemming from the disappearance of more than $400,000 in funds intended for the Columbia American Legion from the…
Read MoreTwo more arrests in Columbia burglaries
On Friday, the Columbia Police Department announced two more arrests stemming from the rash of vehicle and home break-ins that occurred shortly after Christmas. Police began investigating reports of 21…
Read MoreAunt Maggie’s gets cooking in Columbia
Aunt Maggie’s on Main has been open since Dec. 5, and big changes are already in store for the Columbia restaurant. Co-owned by siblings Jackie Rudy-Tewell and Craig Rudy, and…
Read MoreAbsentee voting begins Feb. 6 for primary
Monroe County Clerk Dennis Knobloch announced that in-person and absentee voting will be available in his office beginning Thursday, Feb. 6, for the March 18 primary election. Knobloch also said…
Read MoreMan recovers from failed parachute accident
Waterloo resident Tim Sumpter, 45, lives to tell the tale of a BASE jump gone wrong last summer. Sumpter suffered several broken bones, including a broken pelvis, and was in…
Read MoreSchlecht signs with Rockies as pitcher
Garrett Schlecht, a 2011 Waterloo High School graduate, has switched Major League Baseball organizations — and positions. Schlecht, who led the Bulldogs offensively during the team’s 2011 third place finish…
Read MoreClifftop acquires state’s largest cave system
On Saturday, the local Clifftop organization made its biggest announcement to date: the purchase of a 535-acre farm that includes Illinois’ largest cave system. In a special celebration meeting at…
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