Columbia in-person school debate

The Columbia School Board unanimously voted Thursday night to increase the option for in-person attendance to the highest level since the pandemic began.  Starting Feb. 16, all students in fifth…

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April 2021 election process starts

As November’s presidential election heats up, the April 2021 consolidated election process is beginning in Illinois.  Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean said anyone interested in running for office in the…

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Zoning issues new and old

The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals discussed items relating to new and old issues at its meeting on Thursday.  The new item that came before the board was a…

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