Posts Tagged ‘american legion’
Columbia centenarian celebrated
Longtime Columbia resident Maurice Schneider was treated to several surprises last week for the celebration of his 100th birthday. Schneider was born March 6, 1920, and moved to Columbia from…
Read MoreValmeyer Jr. Legion falls at state
The Valmeyer Post 901 Junior American Legion baseball squad ended an exciting season with a 1-2 showing in the state tournament played at Sherrard High School over the weekend. With…
Read MoreColumbia’s Sons of the American Legion receives charter
Columbia American Legion Post 581’s new organization, Sons of the American Legion, received its charter on Sept. 8. Representatives from the Illinois Detachment presented the charter in person. There were…
Read MoreTitle company owner sentenced to prison
A Millstadt woman was sentenced Thursday to nearly two years in federal prison for her role in the misappropriation of funds exchanged last year as part of the City of…
Read MoreMissing funds, Brockland drama
Nearly $400,000 in missing American Legion funds and a speed bump in the effort to bring a new car dealership to town were among the items discussed at Monday night’s…
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