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Tight supply keeps fertilizer prices high
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek As farmers enter another year of predictably tight margins, it does not look like fertilizer prices will grant much relief to the balance sheet. “The problem…
Real Estate Transactions | 1-15-25
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…
Early morning rollover crash near Hecker
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Route 159 near Sunset Lane south of Hecker. The vehicle was reported to be on its…
I-255 closure in St. Clair County begins Feb. 1
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to rehabilitate and resurface 3.5 miles of I-255 from Route 157 to Route 15 in St. Clair County will require a…
Wednesday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ghent Road and Quarry Road in Columbia. The Columbia Fire Department was requested to…
Cultivating a legacy
A local farmer recently partnered with HeartLands Conservancy to ensure his historic family farm is preserved well into the future, helping maintain not only his legacy but the natural beauty…
Waterloo got better with Birk
Waterloo has changed a great deal over the past few decades, with a growing population and ample construction as well as substantial changes to city infrastructure. Alongside several elected officials…
Report details fatal caboose fire
More details are now known following a November fire which destroyed an old red caboose serving as a residence north of Columbia that tragically took the life of Robert K.…
We’re outta here!
A Millstadt couple recently celebrated their retirement from a family business in the village, having spent many years together serving their community as best they could. Mary and Paul Braner…
Vote underway for state flag
Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted…