Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Crash in Columbia involving police unit
Emergency personnel responded about 1:55 p.m. Thursday to a crash involving an SUV and a police unit at the intersection of Route 3 and Veterans Parkway in Columbia. Responding agencies…
Read MoreReckless homicide charge in fatal ATV crash
A young local man is now facing serious felony charges following a fatal ATV crash this past fall. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said James M. Eschmann, 20, of Columbia,…
Read MoreGas leak in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to a gas leak reported inside a residence in the 200 block of North Metter Avenue. The leak was called…
Read More‘Continuing the dream’ at ICS
Just over a decade after the completion of the new church and five years after students were first welcomed into the new school, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia is…
Read MoreFoiled over 4 feet
A hockey goal post, a typical 7-year-old, a standard dresser: these are all thing measuring about four feet tall. While it may not seem like a long distance, 48 inches…
Read MorePutting heart into homes
A Millstadt woman with a long history in the remodeling industry recently began her own business, offering home improvement and design opportunities with a local, personal touch. Karen Lawlor, owner…
Read MoreSex assault trial underway
A jury trial for a Waterloo man accused of sex crimes began this week at the Monroe County Courthouse. Travis W. Turner, 49, is facing three counts of sexual assault…
Read MoreBack to the future in Columbia
Columbia City Engineer Chris Smith’s recap of 2023 projects during the July 1 city council meeting was more about the city’s future than what has already been accomplished. While he…
Read MoreRed Bud school flap settles
A disagreement between the Red Bud School District and Regional Office of Education concerning school renovations was recently settled in Randolph County Circuit Court. As previously reported, the situation centers…
Read MoreFatal train crash litigation ends
The Belleville News-Democrat reported last week that two civil lawsuits stemming from the 2019 death of young Waterloo farmer Jonah Matthews near Fults have ended. According to the BND…
Read MoreBuds back on top at Midsummer Classic
Offering a modern twist on a July 4 holiday tradition, this year’s Valmeyer Midsummer Classic pitted longtime local baseball rivals against each other for the championship. In the end, the…
Read MoreValmeyer slugger sets HR record
A young Valmeyer baseball player experienced the thrill of a lifetime recently by playing in a tournament at Cooperstown Dreams Park near the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. The…
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