Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Signs of honor in Columbia
The latest iteration of the Columbia City Council was sworn in last Monday, but the meeting’s primary focus was honoring those who have already been public servants in Columbia. The…
Read MoreHeavner hailed for 20 years
On May 6, trustees and the president of the Valmeyer Village Board elected in April swore oaths of office and began their latest terms. All the races were uncontested, and all…
Read MoreBost goes local for re-election bid
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost served as a guest speaker at the annual Monroe County GOP Century Club Dinner to announce his re-election campaign for 2026. The dinner took place Thursday…
Read MoreFirst American pope chosen
The world’s 1.4 billion Catholics have a new leader — Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American-born pope. Prevost, 69, is originally from Chicago and has chosen the papal name…
Read MoreSouthwest Connector progress continues
The Southwest Connector Task Force met recently to discuss ongoing progress toward the possible four-lane highway meant to connect more of southwestern Illinois with the St. Louis area, and though…
Read MoreJunior high track state champions
The Waterloo Junior High School girls track team repeated as state champions, while a few other locals also enjoyed success at the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association meets…
Read MoreBaseball teams enter home stretch
If they aren’t already, local high school baseball squads will be getting quite acquainted with each other in the upcoming days. In addition to the annual Monroe County Baseball Tournament…
Read MorePostseason has arrived in girls soccer
All three local high school girls soccer squads have enjoyed varying degrees of success this spring, but the time to truly shine is now. Columbia, Gibault and Waterloo will enter…
Read MoreSoftballers sliding into regionals
The postseason path is known for all local high school softball squads, and all hope to be playing into June. Columbia (20-5) finally had its long winning streak ended but remains…
Read MoreGibault girls soccer celebrates 30 years
To celebrate 30 years of girls soccer at Gibault Catholic High School, an alumni game took place following the current varsity team’s match against Father McGivney last Wednesday. Those who…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5-7-25
(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 MoreMotherhood | Ott Observations
Some people think Mother’s Day is a holiday contrived by greeting card companies and florists to sell more of their products. Certainly the crass commercialization of religious or historical events…
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