Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Pastoral change in Columbia
The Diocese of Belleville announced a pastoral change coming later this summer for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. Per the diocese, Rev. Steve Thoma, CR, pastor of Immaculate Conception…
Read MoreChallenges for strawberry crop
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Weather conditions and disease have created hurdles for Illinois strawberry producers this season. Austin Flamm with Flamm Orchards in Union County said their struggles began early…
Read MoreAn all-state softball 6-pack
The Illinois Coaches Association recently announced its all-state high school softball teams following the spring season, with six local athletes receiving recognition. In Class 3A, Waterloo High School juniors Aiden…
Read MoreMon-Clair teams maintain focus
The Millstadt Green Machine churned out three more wins while the Valmeyer Lakers won two of three contests in recent Mon-Clair League baseball action. Millstadt (10-1) won all three of…
Read MoreNobbe caps off WHS tennis career
Waterloo High School tennis standout Patrick Nobbe made the most of his third straight trip to the state tourney held recently near Chicago. Nobbe advanced to the second round of…
Read MorePiranhas dive into swim season
The Waterloo Piranhas summer swim team opened its 52nd annual season with a pair of recent victories. On June 7, the 2024 Kaskaskia Conference champion Piranhas kicked off their season…
Read MoreTake a swing at Iron Eagle
Monroe County has plenty of options for golfers, but for folks looking to beat the heat while still getting some time on the green this summer, a virtual golfing option…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | June 2-6, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreReal leadership | Ott Observations
Recently there was a Letter to the Editor written by Sister Marcia Kruse. She witnessed the funeral of Pope Francis and was moved to describe the many characteristics of leadership…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 6-4-2025
(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…
Read MoreJune wedding | Mark’s Remarks
My grandparents were married 97 years ago on June 8, 1928. I was fortunate enough to be around them long enough to ask a million questions and sort of have…
Read MoreThursday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle injury crash on Route 3 at Admiral Weinel Boulevard near Walgreens in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia police,…
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