Posts Tagged ‘columbia’
Columbia business development proposed
During a July 14 committee meeting of the Columbia City Council, Columbia developer Joe Koppeis of Admiral Parkway, Inc. presented early plans for a proposed $50 million office, medical and…
Read MoreVehicle break-ins reported in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating two vehicle break-ins that occurred early Saturday afternoon on the rear north parking lot of Christ Community Church near Oerter Field. Police were called to the…
Read MoreOne airlifted in Saturday morning crash in Columbia
A Columbia man remains hospitalized in critical condition following a four-car crash involving a taxi cab that was traveling in the wrong direction Saturday morning on Route 3 at South…
Read MoreCrash at Route 3 and South Main in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS responded shortly after 7:30 a.m. Saturday to a three-vehicle crash with injuries at Route 3 and South Main Street. Arch helicopter was called to the…
Read MoreColumbia moves forward on Perandoe exit
Over the course of the next year, change is likely for the Perandoe Special Education District. The cooperative, comprised of several school districts in Monroe and Randolph counties including Columbia,…
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 MorePilot uninjured in ultralight plane crash near Columbia
A Collinsville man escaped injury when his patriotic colored ultralight experimental aircraft went down into a tall field of corn in rural Monroe County around 4 p.m. on Friday, July…
Read MoreMon-Clair teams set for Midsummer Classic
The Waterloo Millers and Millstadt VFW head into this weekend’s Midsummer Classic tournament riding nice winning streaks, while the Valmeyer Lakers are looking to bounce back into early season form…
Read MoreCPD conducting July 4 patrols
The Columbia Police Department will participate in the July 4 holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” traffic safety campaigns. The added patrols will focus…
Read MoreVehicle strikes gas meter in Columbia
Columbia police and fire are responding to Fashion Attic, 128 S. Main Street in Columbia, after a vehicle reportedly struck a gas meter at about 5:30 p.m. Monday, resulting in…
Read MoreWeinel treasures Columbia, including its furry residents
Edna Weinel has called Columbia home for her entire life of 88 years. She’s seen families grow from generation to generation and the town itself expand to nearly what the…
Read MoreArea softball players named all-state
Monroe County was well-represented on this year’s Illinois Softball Coaches Association All-State Team, with three young women chosen as first team selections and three others on the third team. In…
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