Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Healthy ways to stay hydrated this summer | For Your Health
By Graham Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Summer can be a thirsty time, and a cold drink on a hot day is one of the real pleasures of the season. When…
Read MoreLakers win thrilling Midsummer Classic final
Fifty years since their first and 20 years to the day they won their last, the Valmeyer Lakers pulled out an exciting 6-5 victory on July 4 to once again…
Read MoreRain no match for Midsummer Classic
The Valmeyer Midsummer Classic has battled Mother Nature many times in the past, either canceling the baseball tournament altogether or shaving off some games. Thanks to a new tarp recently…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Baseball Team
Monroe County has long been rich in baseball talent, and 2023 served as a major showcase at the high school level. Two teams – Gibault and Columbia – played in…
Read MoreRodeo girls make nationals
Two local young women competed June 7-11 at the Illinois High School Rodeo State Finals in Monticello. Payton Weber of Waterloo competed in barrels, pole bending, goat tying and cutting…
Read MoreCahokia Conference athletes honored
Several local high school athletes were named to all-conference teams in the Cahokia Conference for their stand-out efforts in baseball, softball and girls soccer this past spring. In the conference’s…
Read MoreColumbia clobbered by storm
It was a Fourth of July holiday weekend to forget in Columbia. Unfortunately, the memories will remain. A massive storm barreled through the region shortly after 7 p.m. Friday, delivering…
Read MoreStrong finish for CCSI grad
Recent Career Center of Southern Illinois graduate Cody Strong of Red Bud put the school back in the winner’s circle during the SkillsUSA national competition last month. Strong, who won…
Read MoreRecycling explained
Some in the community have expressed confusion about how recycling in the area is handled, with a few voicing concerns about whether or not recyclables are simply thrown in the…
Read MoreSo long, startUP leader
Over the last seven years, dozens of students have participated in Monroe County startUP, developing their entrepreneurial skills with guidance from program facilitator Jamie Matthews. Moving ahead, Monroe County startUP…
Read MoreNew liquor store proposed in Millstadt
(NOTE: While the original print and online versions of this story indicated a Sav-On Liquor & Wine store was planning to open in Millstadt, Pour Decisions co-owner Jen Estes later…
Read MoreJail expansion moves ahead
The Monroe County Jail expansion project is moving forward, with a bid letting for the 8,500 square foot addition expected by the end of this month. Michael Schneider of Quadrant…
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