Posts Tagged ‘62298’
State gives sheriff a raise
While the Monroe County Board of Commissioners set the salaries of several elected county officials during its meeting on Monday, the greater interest involved an official whose salary was not…
Read MoreLightning strike causes fire at Columbia office
Multiple departments battled an early Saturday morning structure fire in Columbia that was caused by a lightning strike. Columbia, Waterloo and Millstadt firefighters responded to the Mandy McGuire real estate…
Read MoreColumbia K-9 ready for dog days
The best time to welcome a furry family member is usually not while caring for a 16-month-old child with another on the way, but that’s exactly what Kathy Hopkins, wife…
Read MoreColumbia School Board settles
Months after the Columbia School Board unanimously voted not to extend the current middle school assistant principal’s contract, new information has come to light. Still, questions remain. Agreement revealed Via…
Read MoreExamining media mistrust
(Editor’s note: This article is the final installment in a series exploring media literacy and its multiple facets. This week, experts weigh in on press distrust and what can be…
Read MorePardoned fire chief also part-time cop
Jerame Simmons Sr., an East Carondelet native previously convicted of arson and later pardoned, caught the public’s attention after being named chief of the Prairie du Pont Fire Department this…
Read MoreWedding day turns tragic near Red Bud
A young man from Herrin died in a two-vehicle crash early Saturday evening near Red Bud. The Red Bud fire and police departments, Monroe County EMS, MedStar Ambulance and Monroe…
Read MoreGone But Never Forgotten: Waterloo honors first responders
On Saturday morning, the First Responders Memorial at Zimmer Park in Waterloo was officially completed, with families of those fallen and supportive community members gathering for its unveiling. The three…
Read MoreSister Cities trip sparks lifetime of travel
Over 20 years ago, Joshua Vise traveled to Columbia’s Sister City of Gedern, Germany, while in high school. This experience, the Columbia native said, charted the course for decades of…
Read MoreLocal news watches out for you
(Editor’s note: This article is part of a series exploring media literacy and its multiple facets. This week, the inner operations of local news outlets – and their role in…
Read MoreFocusing on mental health
Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the Monroe County YMCA is putting emotional health at center stage during its “Raising Mentally Fit Kids” event. On Thursday, May 12, from…
Read MoreCoalition plans for youth engagement
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities has long wanted to include students in its conversations. Now, with the help of grant funding, the coalition is strategizing how to do…
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