Rodeo 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…

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Columbia 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…

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Strong 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…

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Recycling 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…

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So 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…

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