Hawks Hall of Fame adds 2

Two 2014 graduates were inducted into the Gibault Catholic High School Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at the school Saturday night.  Wes Degener was a member of…

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Lifesavers honored in Columbia

First responders were recognized at  Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting for their recent life-saving efforts. After Columbia Mayor Bob Hill described the timely response and decisive actions of the…

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Sex ed standards debate simmers

Illinois House of Representatives recently presented the possibility of the state’s comprehensive sex education standards becoming mandatory. While House Bill 5188 failed to make it to a vote before the…

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Columbia hones in on home rule

Consideration of Columbia becoming a “home rule” municipality continued during Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council.  Home rule cities are able to operate with greater flexibility as they are not…

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Gregson named hospital CAO

Red Bud Regional Hospital has named Jennifer Gregson as the hospital’s chief administrative officer.  Gregson has been with Red Bud Regional Hospital for 18 years and has been serving as…

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