Elections outside of Monroe County
While Monroe County is preparing for an April 1 election with local races that are fairly mixed in terms of competitiveness, nearby communities right outside the county find themselves in…
Read MorePritzker offers state budget proposal
Gov. JB Pritzker’s State of the State and budget address Feb. 19 was given with an air of uncertainty amid national concerns about the consequences of actions at the federal…
Read MoreChemical change for Fountain Water
In the interest of transparency, the Village of Maeystown issued a notice to residents that its water provider has made a temporary modification to its water treatment process. Maeystown’s water…
Read MoreBost introduces SOLAR Act
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) last week introduced the Securing Our Lands And Resources Act. This legislation establishes guidelines for solar panel projects on prime and unique farmland funded by…
Read MoreBird flu, demand drive record egg prices
Consumers are experiencing the highest egg prices in history driven by increased demand and highly pathogenic avian influenza, which could keep the market elevated for a while. The latest report…
Read MoreEagles are hockey champions
The Columbia Eagles are your Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association Varsity 1A champions after taking down Alton on Thursday night, 4-0. Columbia swept the best-of-three series in two games, taking…
Read MoreHoops heartbreak for local squads
Two Monroe County teams were in the high school boys basketball spotlight Friday night as Waterloo and Columbia battled in regional championship games. Unfortunately, both squads suffered heartbreaking defeat. Waterloo…
Read More25 years later, Eagles skating strong
For 25 years, young men in the Columbia community have had the opportunity to play ice hockey, bettering themselves as athletes and people on the rink alongside their peers. They…
Read MoreLocals in women’s college hoops postseason
A few former local high school hoops standouts are about to enter college postseason play or are already enjoying that luxury as part of March Madness. At the NCAA Division…
Read MoreAll-State Academic Team for Froess
A Columbia High School senior was listed among the Illinois High School Association’s 26 students selected to be a part of the 2025 IHSA All-State Academic Team. Honorees will be…
Read MoreBulldogs to play sprint football at Quincy
Two Waterloo High School seniors have committed to play a unique sport in college upon their graduation this spring. Noah Ehlers and Collin Groves were members of a successfull Bulldogs…
Read MoreLenhardt ends hoops season at IC
The Illinois College men’s basketball squad fell to Grinnell, 86-81, in the semifinals of the Midwest Conference Tournament on Friday in Monmouth. Illinois College finished the season with a 17-9…
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