Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Future looks bright for Blackwell, Landgraf
Two young local high school baseball standouts recently represented Illinois in a national summer showcase for the sport. Luke Blackwell of Valmeyer and Brody Landgraf of Columbia, both incoming juniors…
Read MoreTruck hits building in Columbia
The Columbia fire and police departments were paged shortly before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a vehicle striking a building near the Moto Mart gas station in the…
Read MoreSummer Nights | Mark’s Remarks
These days, when I think about sitting outside at night, I think about getting bitten by mosquitos. That really takes away from a lot of my fun. Sometimes I…
Read MoreGas leak in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department was paged shortly before 5 p.m. Monday for a call of a gas line struck by a construction crew near the intersection of Paul Drive and…
Read MoreVehicle fire north of Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded along with St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department shortly before 4:15 p.m. Monday to an active truck fire on IMBS Station Road near Nevois Lane just…
Read MoreTaste Buds | Church fundraiser serves up more than food
In the sparkling new fellowship hall, the Zoar United Church of Christ congregation served a summer smorgasbord at their annual barbeque and fundraiser on Aug. 3. A bustling church kitchen…
Read MoreCrash early Sunday morning near Smithton
The Illinois State Police assisted the Smithton Fire Department, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department and EMS personnel in responding about 2 a.m. Sunday to a single-vehicle crash in the area…
Read MoreThursday crash on Route 158
Emergency personnel responded about 1:50 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 158 near Douglas Road between Columbia and Millstadt. Injuries were believed to be minor. One of the…
Read MoreNothin’ but love for Monroe County Fair
With numerous funnel cakes eaten, dozens of cars crushed and countless pairs of boots covered in – hopefully – mud, the Monroe County Fair has once again come to a…
Read MoreArtistic salute goes national
A young Waterloo artist recently received first place in a national art competition thanks to his illustration meant to celebrate United States military veterans and the service they perform for…
Read More4-H honor for Marquardt
A local 4-H volunteer with a lengthy history both as a student and leader in the organization will soon be honored with an alumni award, recognizing the time and energy…
Read MoreCleaning with pride
It’s a difficult job to keep a school clean for the many children who wander through the halls or study in the classrooms each day. Janet Hergenroeder took great pleasure…
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