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Columbia has new alderman
The Columbia City Council on Nov. 21 voted unanimously to confirm the appointment of Michael Lawlor to the open aldermanic seat created by the resignation of Mark Roessler in late…
The power of fear | Mark’s Remarks
You’ve heard the Franklin Delano Roosevelt quote over and over. “We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.” We hear it and say “Yeah, yeah. Heard it before.” But…
Upset bid falls short for Bulldogs
The Waterloo High School football team almost pulled off an upset for the ages on Saturday, but in the end it was not to be. The Bulldogs lost 28-16 at…
The race for U.S. senator
Incumbent U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) faces off against Republican attorney Kathy Salvi and Libertarian Bill Redpath in the race for U.S. Senator from Illinois on Nov. 8. Tammy Duckworth…
The race for U.S. representative
On Nov. 8, the race for U.S. representative in the 12th District of Illinois – which serves a 12-county area that includes Monroe County and surrounding areas – is between…
Positive outcomes | Mark’s Remarks
It’s no secret to readers and folks who know me that I get a little bit passionate and up in the air when it comes to people bashing our schools. …
Skate park, splash pad discussed
Troubles concerning the skate park and a reveal of two bids for the planned splash pad were among the larger topics of discussion during the Waterloo Park District Board meeting…
Shells shocked by Eagles with late TD
Friday’s football contest between Columbia and Roxana featured enough twists and turns to qualify as a soap opera – complete with dramatic ending – as the Eagles outlasted the Shells,…
Long-term planning on short-term rentals
Lodging options have increased significantly over the past decade. Online rental sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo have created a market which allows primary residences and other properties to become…
Fatal crash in Columbia
A woman from Lenzburg died in an early Sunday morning crash on Route 3 in Columbia. Several emergency vehicles responded shortly before 2:30 a.m. to a single-vehicle rollover crash on…
Murder still unsolved 45 years later
On a stormy night 45 years ago, 25-year-old Shirley Huskey was found by her husband, her body left on the lawn of their home on Ames Road in rural Monroe…
Men charged in fatal shooting near New Athens
Two men have been charged in connection with a June 2 triple shooting near New Athens that resulted in one dead. Charged with first degree murder in the case are Michael…