Pirates go down fighting

The season came to an end for the Valmeyer High School volleyball team last Wednesday night in the IHSA Class 1A Trico Sectional final.  The Pirates (29-9) fell in three…

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Sloppy end to cross country season

Several local high school cross country runners competed in less-than-ideal conditions Saturday at the IHSA State Cross Country Meet in Peoria.  In Class 1A, Columbia’s Ethan Hogan placed sixth overall…

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Hockey season underway

The puck has dropped for high school hockey, as two local teams look to be the last left standing at the end of the 2022-23 Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association…

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More new coaches at Gibault

Gibault Catholic High School announced more new coaching hires this week. The school named Chris Purcell as its head softball coach, succeeding Steve Kidd.  Purcell has spent five seasons as…

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Columbia energy rates to increase

Columbia residents who participate in the city’s electricity aggregation program will see a significant price increase starting in early 2023. Columbia City Administrator Doug Brimm announced at Monday’s Columbia City…

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Republicans win again

Monroe County continued its support of Republican candidates, bucking the statewide trend which resulted in Democrat victories for Illinois’ highest offices.  In Monroe County races, incumbent Republican candidates Vicki Koerber…

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