Columbia talks end of school

The May 15 meeting of the Columbia School Board featured developments in the district’s English Language Arts curriculum, various end-of-year concerns, a charming presentation from a group of Parkview Elementary…

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A bright option for sheep farmers

By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Sunshine might help increase sheep populations in Illinois, according to an Ohio sheep producer. Camren Maierle, an American Lamb Board member, showed Illinois sheep producers photos…

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Boys tracksters heading to state

 Local high school boys track athletes competed in sectionals last week, with several qualifying for state. At the Class 2A Mascoutah Sectional last Wednesday, Waterloo’s Chris Pete was the sectional…

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CHS, WHS girls soccer kicking on

All three local high school girls soccer squads captured regional titles last week, continuing a tradition of success in the sport for Monroe County.  Columbia (22-2-3) easily captured another Class…

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Barge capsizes on river

The Prairie du Pont Fire Department assisted the U.S. Coast Guard in responding to a chemical barge that had capsized Monday on the Mississippi River near the foot of Davis…

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