A fight to preserve history

As the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail Coalition makes clear, Monroe County and the surrounding area is rich with history, from more recent developments through the last few decades to landmarks providing residents…

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Respiratory risks rise

With Christmas and New Years gatherings passing by or still coming, a heavy flu season joined by an uptick in other respiratory illnesses could spoil the holidays for many. At…

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Police Blotter | 12-20-23

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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Hoopin’ into the holidays

It’s almost Christmas, which is an especially exciting time of year for fans of local high school hoops.  The annual Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament is set for Dec. 27-29 in the…

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‘Dogs, Eagles keep battling

Both local Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association squads are performing well entering the holidays, as the focus shifts to the second half of the season. The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs (10-4) …

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