Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Bryant on senate leadership team
As the 103rd General Assembly begins its work in Springfield, State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has been named assistant Republican leader for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus by Sen. John…
Read MoreMaeystown to get new mayor
After the April election, Maeystown will have a new mayor as Greg Backes is running unopposed for the seat. Current Maeystown Mayor John Valentine did not submit an application to…
Read MoreMonroe County man part of science breakthrough
A fusion science breakthrough decades in the making took place last month, and a Monroe County native played a substantial role in what could be a big step for clean…
Read MoreSheriffs blast assault gun ban
Following the passing of the Protect Illinois Communities Act, several law enforcement agencies throughout the state have expressed their refusal to uphold the new gun control law. The law, also…
Read MorePuppy love in Monroe County
In a span of 15 minutes last Monday, the Helping Strays of Monroe County animal shelter received two calls about separate instances of abandoned puppies in the area. Six puppies…
Read MoreSplash pad talks flow
With a late June deadline getting closer by the day, the Waterloo Park District once again pushed a decision on its proposed splash pad to a future meeting. Waterloo Park…
Read MoreRunning at Disney
Local residents recently participated in an event at Disney World that saw them run 48.6 miles each over the course of four days. The Dopey Challenge, named after one of…
Read MoreFreedom is hard | Ott Observations
of Missouri had an article describing its Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy. The B.A. degree it offers is based on an examination of ideas and events central to an…
Read MoreOgs, hoosiers and white trash | Mark’s Remarks
The dictionary defines the phrase “Old Guard” as “the original or long-standing members of a group or party, especially ones who are unwilling to accept change or new ideas.” Do…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 1-11-23
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
Read MoreTuesday evening crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 6:05 p.m. Tuesday to a vehicle crash with possible injury on Route 3 just north of Veterans Parkway. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department, Columbia…
Read MoreTuesday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash with possible injury on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department,…
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