Police Blotter | 9-22-21

(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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Eagles edged by Freeburg, 21-14

The annual Cahokia Conference football showdown between rivals Columbia and Freeburg rarely disappoints, and Friday’s game was no exception. The Midgets outlasted the Eagles, 21-14. The only scoring in the…

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Bulldogs fall in overtime

In a hard-fought Mississippi Valley Conference football clash, Waterloo lost a heartbreaker at home in overtime Friday night to Civic Memorial, 27-24. The Bulldogs struck first via a 15-yard touchdown…

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Schools differ on mandate

The Columbia school district is citing the Health Care Right of Conscience Act as a means to keep personnel who do not submit to the state’s vaccine and testing mandate…

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Oak Hill director resigns

After weeks of closed sessions on personnel matters dealing with the county-owned senior living facility, the Monroe County Board said Thursday morning it has accepted the resignation of Oak Hill…

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