JLP Homes ceases operations

Columbia contracting company JLP Homes, LLC, is “winding up its affairs in accordance with applicable state law,” according to a legal notice published earlier this month on the Illinois Press…

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Gardening with Glosecki

A local volunteer with the University of Illinois Monroe County Extension was recently recognized at the state level for her years of work with groups of young gardeners in the…

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Soccer squads make sectionals

The Columbia and Waterloo high school boys soccer squads continued what has become a nearly annual tradition of advancing to the second round of the postseason with regional titles over…

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Volleyballers in regional play

The high school volleyball season has reached the stage to where records no longer matter. It’s simply all about survival. Local squads competed in regional action Tuesday night in hopes…

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Runners qualify for sectionals

High school cross country squads ran at regionals this past Saturday, with four local teams and several individuals qualifying for the sectional round.  The Columbia High School girls team placed…

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Golf success for Souchek

Terry Souchek has had a great finish to his 2025 golf season. Souchek is the longtime former Valmeyer High School golf coach, current Gibault assistant boys basketball coach, and president…

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