Changes at Columbia bank

Dieterich Bank announced last week the beginning of a new customer experience at its Columbia branch. When it purchased the First Bank branch at 218 N. Main Street in Columbia,…

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‘Tis better to give

With Thanksgiving coming up and Christmas just around the corner, charities and other organizations in the community have already started organizing donations and drives to help those in need during…

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County talks FY23 budget

After department-level hearings last month, a special meeting Nov. 7 and a regular meeting Monday morning, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners is nearly ready to approve the county budget…

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Columbia shares updates

Last Wednesday, Columbia city officials and department directors addressed members of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce to provide a “state of the city.” Columbia Mayor Bob Hill said Columbia is…

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Generators across the county

The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency has been pushing to install generators in community centers around the county for the sake of disaster preparedness. Monroe County Public Safety Director Kevin…

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Identifying | Mark’s Remarks

It never ceases to amaze me how the rumor mill works in our small communities. In my opinion, people don’t have enough to do.  Or, talking about others and discussing…

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Police Blotter | 11-16-22

(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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Fire call at Waterloo church

The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 10 a.m. Monday to the report of smoke showing in the upstairs area of First Baptist Church, 320 Covington Drive, Waterloo. Light smoke…

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