Armageddon Time | Movie Review

At first glance, writer-director James Gray’s fictionalized, yet semi-autobiographical “Armageddon Time” seems dark and gloomy with largely unlikable characters. However, this movie is one that audiences must ruminate on a bit…

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‘Causeway’ | Movie Review

A trend in indie cinema these days seems to be sparse dialogue, pregnant pauses, and contemplative facial expressions. Intensity. Deep meaning. Symbolism. “Causeway” checks all the boxes. However, it offers so much more. Led…

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Locals running to Peoria

Several local high school cross country runners punched their tickets to Peoria by virtue of strong finishes in sectional meets on Saturday.  In the Class 1A Benton Sectional, Columbia’s Ethan…

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New coaches at Gibault

Gibault Catholic High School announced this week new coaches for its girls soccer and boys volleyball programs.  Ryan Haas has been named Gibault’s new head varsity girls soccer coach. He…

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Giving is what this Pirate does

By COREY SAATHOFF Editor Valmeyer High School’s new pirate mascot costume was made possible through the donations of 1971 graduate Vicki Glotfelty Miller. Miller, who was honored as a recipient…

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