New Athens EMS no more

Residents of New Athens will soon be relying exclusively on the services of MedStar Ambulance Inc. for their emergency response needs as the village’s ambulance service is shutting down, the…

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Columbia council shuffle

During its first meeting since former Columbia Alderman Doug Garmer resigned May 9 to accept a nomination to the Monroe County Board, the Columbia City Council swore in a new…

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Hot Rodders revving up

Waterloo High School students interested in automotives have seen strong performances in competitions like in many other years, with one group of young women cutting it close as they qualify…

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Fixing a fighter jet

Two Columbia veterans have been working on a large project for the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis, using their experience with aircraft to help in the reconstruction of…

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A taste of Salt + Honey

Drivers along South Market Street in Waterloo are bound to have noticed a new dining option which opened its doors recently, providing guests with a healthy meal and a comfortable,…

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S4S acts selected

Songs4Soldiers announced last week its lineup for the 2024 benefit concert taking place Sept. 13-14 at Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park in Columbia. On Friday, Sept. 13, country artist Chris Janson will…

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A recipe from home

Many families in the area can trace their ancestry back to Germany, with several communities in and around Monroe County having strong relationships with their German counterparts thanks to sister…

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Garmer joins county board

Former Columbia Alderman Doug Garmer took his seat as county commissioner a few months earlier than expected during Thursday morning’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. Garmer replaced Dennis Knobloch,…

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