Monroe County hears 911 update

With a continually growing population locally, Monroe County Public Safety Director Kevin Scheibe explained plans for future expansion of emergency dispatch capabilities during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board.…

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Columbia making water play 

With the tentative opening of the Old Monroe Distilling Co. multi-purpose venue just weeks away, there seems to be only one key ingredient missing: water. During Monday night’s Columbia City…

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Bost introduces SOLAR Act

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) last week introduced the Securing Our Lands And Resources Act.  This legislation establishes guidelines for solar panel projects on prime and unique farmland funded by…

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Eagles are hockey champions

The Columbia Eagles are your Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association Varsity 1A champions after taking down Alton on Thursday night, 4-0. Columbia swept the best-of-three series in two games, taking…

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