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Waterloo pool not sunk yet
While many races were uncontested in the April 1 election, one of the most notable items on the ballot was a referendum regarding a public pool in Waterloo. The dust…
Read MoreAdding to the fun at Waterloo parks
Waterloo’s parks are set to get some additional support from the community with the recent creation of a nonprofit set up to help with the development of new programs and…
Read MoreMillstadt EMS dreams on hold
The Millstadt Ambulance Service offered an update earlier this month regarding its bid for establishing an independent ambulance district, as it seems such a funding opportunity isn’t likely at this…
Read MoreKettler is Gold Award Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois congratulated Norah Kettler of Waterloo for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout – a designation she earned by planning and hosting a summer day camp.…
Read MoreGedern guests visit again
Columbia High School recently hosted students from the community’s German sister city, this serving as the 17th time the exchange has brought Gedern students to the U.S. to test their…
Read MoreFatal crash near Red Bud
A woman died on scene and her husband perished at a hospital following a two-vehicle crash last Wednesday morning near Red Bud. According to the Illinois State Police, the incident…
Read MoreFire destroys Red Bud meat market
A longtime Red Bud business was destroyed by fire on Friday. Firefighters responded shortly after 3 p.m. to a fire inside Miller’s Meat Market, 1524 S. Main Street in Red…
Read MoreEagle Scout helps Baebler
A Waterloo scout earned his wings earlier this year as he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, helping a local educational farm with its flora education offerings. Andrew Wangelin –…
Read MoreNew leadership at Columbia library
Columbia Public Library recently underwent a change in management as director Annette Bland stepped down from the role to make way for a new librarian with a substantial history in…
Read MoreVenison helps fight food insecurity
Hunters Feeding Illinois is taking a shot at tackling food insecurity throughout the state by connecting hunters, meat processors and food pantries. During the 2024-25 deer hunting season, the program…
Read MoreColumbia native authors second book
A Columbia native is releasing his second book following a successful debut writing about pro wrestling and its adoring fans. Dr. Jeremy Housewright announced the release of his second book…
Read MoreMarking the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail
Members of the Whiteside Station Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and others in the community gathered Saturday morning for a dedication of a new marker along the…
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