Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
USDA makes disaster declaration
USDA Secretary Vilsack issued disaster declarations for the state of Illinois due to tornadoes and drought that occurred during the current growing season. USDA reviewed loss assessment reports and determined…
Read MoreArea projects in IDOT plans
The Illinois Department of Transportation on Friday unveiled a plan for spending nearly $41 billion in federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair and upgrade…
Read MoreNew 110 mph rail service hailed
Gov. JB Pritzker joined federal, state and local officials along with the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak, Union Pacific Railroad, and project supporters at Union Station on Monday to celebrate the…
Read MoreGulfstream Aerospace expanding nearby
Gov. JB Pritzker, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced recently that Gulfstream will expand its operations at St. Louis Downtown Airport in St.…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 7-5-23
(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…
Read MoreGrandma Vallette on the Internet | Mark’s Remarks
Laura Williams Vallette was born in Dearborn County, Indiana in 1828. Andrew Jackson won the presidency that year, defeating John Quincy Adams. Indiana had been a state for about…
Read MoreCar stolen from Columbia dealership
Shortly before 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, a group of subjects gained entry to the Columbia Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealership at 500 Admiral Weinel Boulevard and stole a blue 2023 Dodge Charger. Responding officers…
Read MoreHealthy 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…
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