Operation Snowball gets rolling

Emphasizing the importance of student leadership, the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities met earlier this month to talk about Operation Snowball and some of the progress currently being made…

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Obernagel honored at McKendree

McKendree University in Lebanon honored several of its accomplished alumni during an awards ceremony Oct. 11 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus.  Chosen by the alumni board,…

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How are there fish here?

By JOSHUA D. HOLBROOK Clemson University You walk through the woods, seeing a distinctive clearing up ahead, only to find yourself taking in the view of a woodland pond.  Perhaps…

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Esports offers tools to build

A local esports athlete with a passion for broader IT work recently participated in a national event through Special Olympics, highlighting the importance of accessibility and inclusion in video games.…

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Marcella’s many memories

For one local woman, a simple, comfortable life on the farm has also been remarkably long. While at least two area residents have celebrated their centennials this past year, Marcella…

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Sasha on the hunt

With the start of fall, deer hunting season is right around the corner, and local hunters who have previously run into trouble tracking their prize after a well-placed shot can…

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A warm welcome back

A local veteran who served right at the end of the Vietnam War era was recently honored alongside fellow veterans from around the state through a Land of Lincoln Honor…

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Col. Morrison’s 200th

Most Waterloo residents are no doubt familiar with Col. William R. Morrison given his legacy as half of the local library’s namesake. With Morrison-Talbott Library having celebrated his 200th birthday…

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