Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Columbia School Board begins anew
The Columbia School Board met Thursday to reorganize following the April 4 election, saying goodbye to two longtime members and welcoming those stepping into their shoes. Though retiring board member…
Read MoreCheap Trick, Travis Tritt headline 10th Songs4Soldiers
Musicians for the 10th annual Songs4Soldiers benefit concert taking place Sept. 15-16 in Columbia were announced Thursday morning. Headliners for the 2023 version of this popular annual concert that raises…
Read MoreRed Bud senior care facility plans closure
Red Bud Regional Care announced this week that a decision was made to submit a plan to the State of Illinois that would cease operations of its long-term care and…
Read MoreATM thieves part of national crime ring
Three men from Texas were charged last week for the theft of funds from an ATM last month in Waterloo. The men are believed to be connected to a national…
Read MoreLay off | Mark’s Remarks
I was having a great conversation with a group of folks the other day. Some were retired and some were close to retiring. The truths spoken at this meeting…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5-10-23
hered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may sometimes be dropped or changed…
Read MoreSunday night crash on I-255 near Dupo
Dupo police, fire department and EMS personnel responded late Sunday night to assist Illinois State Police with a vehicle crash on I-255 southbound at milepost 8.4 near the St. Clair…
Read MoreFriday night rollover on Triple Lakes Road
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 8 p.m. Friday to a rollover crash in the 8800 block of Triple Lakes Road in rural St. Clair County. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreFriday night crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded 8:15 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash in the 600 block of North Market Street near Oh Sugar! Ice & Cream. Responding agencies included the Waterloo Police…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5-3-23
(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 MoreBaseball teams keep eyes on the prize
The high school baseball season is rounding third and heading to home. Columbia (25-3) had a 20-game winning streak snapped recently but has already strung together a few more victories…
Read MoreSoftball season comes into focus
In high school softball action, local teams are trying to get in gear for the upcoming postseason. Valmeyer (15-2) was enjoying a nice winning streak until that was up-ended last…
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