Early voting starts Feb. 8

The general primary election is Tuesday, March 19 in Illinois, with early voting beginning Thursday, Feb. 8.  Registration and voting aids are available at the Monroe County Clerk’s Office inside…

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Tax season begins Jan. 29

The Internal Revenue Service has set Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, as the official start date of the nation’s latest tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2023…

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Vehicle stolen in Dupo

Area law enforcement agencies were put on alert following the report of a vehicle stolen Tuesday night in Dupo. According to an Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network broadcast, a…

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Police Blotter | 1-10-24

(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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Hoops season bouncing along

A couple of local high school boys basketball squads are gaining momentum while others seek health and consistency prior to a busy slate of games. Gibault (9-10) continued its upward…

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Eagles heating up the ice

In recent Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association action, Columbia won two and Freeburg-Waterloo dropped two contests. Columbia (10-5-3) picked up a 5-1 victory over Granite City last Tuesday, with goalie…

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A tribute to Babs

A Columbia family, joined by many others in the community, has spent the past few days mourning the loss of a woman who gave much of herself making sure everyone…

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