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Fall Fun Pep Rally lifts young spirits
Santa Claus arrived early this year for some area residents, as a nonprofit called Santa Needs Help held a Fall Fun Pep Rally Party for special needs families on Sunday.…
Read MoreQueen of Hearts drawing builds momentum
The Queen of Hearts drawing at Stubborn German Brewing Co. in Waterloo is heating up as the jackpot stood at more than $53,985 with only 15 cards remaining Tuesday night.…
Read MoreHistoric church, school renovated and ready
Nearly a decade ago, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia member Alberta Spradling attended a church meeting that would impact her life for years. She and her husband had recently…
Read MoreChoir members perform at Carnegie Hall
Members of the St. Paul United Church of Christ choir in Waterloo recently had the opportunity to perform a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The group got…
Read MoreRockford brings church orchestra to life
Bob Rockford, the now 10-year orchestra director at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, has built a reputation in the music world. With a love of melodious sound…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2018
Much excitement is in store for 2018, not the least of which are the 2018 elections, the myriad of businesses slated to open in Monroe County and the happenings at…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Walk set to impress again
Participants funneled into The Beacon in Waterloo late Monday evening to put the finishing touches on their trees, anticipating another massive crowd for the annual Christmas Tree Walk. Trees were…
Read MoreQueen of Hearts raffle for SPPCS
When Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School athletic director John Green started brainstorming a fundraiser for his department, he knew he would need to think outside of the box. “We…
Read MoreChurch’s volunteer service impacts community
Hope Christian Church Ministry Associate Carol Turnquist glows when she thinks about the service projects volunteers completed during the church’s annual Impact Day. On Oct. 29, more than 100 people…
Read MoreLawsuit involving priest dismissed
A lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by a Ss. Peter & Paul Parish priest was dismissed with prejudice in St. Clair County Court, according to recent court documents. St. Clair County…
Read MoreFCA unites student-athletes in faith
When Gibault’s Logan Doerr scored the key goal during Friday’s sectional title game against Triad, his achievement came from rigorous training and endurance built through many performances. Any athlete at…
Read MoreDrug coalition planning events
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug Free Communities, which returned from summer break Monday at the Monroe County YMCA, welcomed a fresh face. Coalition secretary Gary Most introduced Sarah Giglotto,…
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