Chasing the wind?

Gov. JB Pritzker signed HB 4412 into law Friday, potentially bringing wind energy back into play for Monroe County. The bill standardizes  the site selection and permit process for commercial…

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Judge candidates named

Within the next few weeks, two candidates are anticipated be elected to serve as judges in the 24th Judicial Circuit, which could potentially find Monroe County with its third different…

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Police Blotter | 1-25-23

(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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Thursday crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 southbound at South Main Street in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department, Columbia…

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Wednesday night crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 6:55 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on the Route 3 northbound ramp onto I-255 northbound in Columbia. Dispatch reports indicated both vehicles came to rest…

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Landgraf back for CHS spikers

Columbia High School announced last week that Kelly Landgraf will return as head coach of the varsity volleyball squad in 2023.  Landgraf’s last season with the Eagles was in 2016,…

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