Kish retiring after half century

Mike Kish announced last week he is retiring after roughly 50 years of working at Immaculate Conception School in Columbia.  “I have absolutely no real reason to leave,” Kish, who…

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Columbia charity continues

The nonprofit Columbia Caring for our Community Foundation is continuing its mission to “provide food, clothing, holiday gifts and educational supplies to students in need” this year.  The group, a…

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Virus forcing schools to pivot

Local schools are making tough decisions as the COVID pandemic affects students, teachers and staff.  Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian Charron notified parents Saturday that students in grades 6-12 may…

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COVID case spike continues

Monroe County has continued to see rising coronavirus cases in recent days.  The county has had 1,345 total coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, with 240 of them currently active.…

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Catholic schools going in-person

Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Belleville Jonathan Birdsong announced over the weekend that Catholic schools in the area will offer in-person instruction five days a week this…

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Welcome to the new ICS

After more than two years of work, Immaculate Conception School in Columbia is ready to welcome students to its new home.  On a preview tour ICS Principal Mike Kish provided…

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What to expect in 2019

Monroe County is in store for a busy 2019.  In addition to any unexpected developments, residents have local elections, new businesses and updates in high-profile cases to look forward to. …

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