Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Crawford case not yet closed
Following multiple delays in the federal bank fraud case involving Columbia developer Gregg Crawford, even more questions have arisen after the latest sentencing date was removed from the Jan. 22…
Read MoreFriess pushes SAFE-T Act reform
State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) introduced legislation last week to address issues with what he said is a “flawed” SAFE-T Act. If passed, House Bill 4907 would require a…
Read MoreFarm to food bank grants offered
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Applications opened Feb. 6 for Illinois’ new $1.5 million Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant Program designed to strengthen the state’s local food system and expand…
Read MoreIllinois again tops in soybeans
Illinois soybean farmers are once again the top producers of soybeans in the U.S. In 2025, Illinois farmers harvested more than 639 million bushels of soybeans, securing Illinois the No.…
Read MoreFree tax prep assistance offered
Several programs offer free income tax preparation for low-to-moderate income families and older adults who may need assistance in filing their 2025 income taxes. The Internal Revenue Service, American Association…
Read MoreGirls jump into hoops regionals
The postseason begins this weekend for many high school girls basketball squads, with local teams hoping all those hours spent practicing and playing in the gym can result in some…
Read MoreRockin’ rim action in local gyms
The regional pairings won’t be announced until Friday, but local high school boys basketball squads have most certainly begun preparations for the postseason road ahead. Columbia (21-6) saw its 12-game…
Read MoreHockey rivals down to the wire in playoff clash
The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles are adding another chapter to their rivalry by facing each other this week in the second round of the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey…
Read MoreMoral injury | Ott Observations
Over the past Christmas season, I found myself reflecting on a lesser known part of the story of Jesus’ birth. Upon learning of the birth, King Herod ordered the killing…
Read MoreClosing the doors | Mark’s Remarks
I recently started a job in which I am in contact with churches, pastors and members of churches. To hear stories of progress and answers to prayer is a daily…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Jan. 26-30, 2026
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 MorePolice Blotter | 2-4-26
(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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