Police 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…

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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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