Posts Tagged ‘columbia’
Weinel 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…
Read MoreSwim teams splashing into summer
Summer has officially begun, and local swim teams have wasted no time hitting the pool. Swim season is in full swing, and the Dupo Hilltoppers, Waterloo Piranhas, and Columbia Hurricanes…
Read MoreMillers take two from Lakers to build division lead
The Valmeyer Lakers hosted the Waterloo Millers at Borsch Memorial Park on Sunday in a battle of the top two teams in the Mon-Clair League’s Monroe Division. The games lived…
Read MoreColumbia Cycling Club gives back to county
The Columbia Cycling Club, a group of dedicated cyclists, recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Monroe County Humane Society. The cyclists are mainly from St. Louis, but have…
Read MoreColumbia School Board amends 2014 budget
At the June meeting of the Columbia School Board, the meeting began with a public hearing to present an amended 2014 budget. Superintendent Gina Segobiano said that whenever an area…
Read MoreAssessor candidates present to Columbia Chamber
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce had two special guest speakers last week: Monroe County assessor candidates Carl Wuertz and Barrie Scott. Wuertz, a Republican, is the current assessor, and Scott…
Read MoreStehlik places in state teen pageant
Sara Stehlik of Columbia placed third in the Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen competition over the weekend. Stehlik, who captured the title of Miss Southern Sweetheart Outstanding Teen in November, participated…
Read MoreMillers extend winning streak to stand atop division
Mon-Clair League baseball action is heating up, as all the teams played a full slate of games Saturday and Sunday. The Waterloo Millers (12-2) continued their hot streak, taking all…
Read MoreCHS softball coach reflects on super season
This season ended short of expectations for the Columbia High School softball team, but the program’s steady rise over the past few years is cause for great optimism heading into…
Read MoreSouchek qualifies for second USGA final
Steve Souchek qualified earlier this month for his second trip to a U.S. Golf Association final in two years, winning a sudden-death playoff at Aberdeen Golf Course in Eureka, Mo.,…
Read MoreHoeffken appointed city clerk in Columbia
The Columbia City Council on Monday night unanimously approved the appointment of Wes Hoeffken as the new city clerk following the recent passing of former city clerk Ron Colyer. Hoeffken…
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