Wednesday morning crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Palmer Road at Old Route 3 in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire…

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Police Blotter | 8-31-22

(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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Volleyball season digs in

The high school volleyball season is underway, and a few local teams spiked right into action with tournament play. Valmeyer is off to a 5-1 start following a second place…

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Illinois to issue tax rebates

Under the Illinois Family Relief Plan passed by the Illinois House and Senate, one-time individual income and property tax rebates will be issued to taxpayers  who meet certain requirements. Illinois…

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