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New SRO for Waterloo
Students and faculty throughout the Waterloo School District are bound to have noticed a new face walking the halls in his newly appointed role for the community. While the Waterloo…
Noah nails ACT
A Columbia High School student recently managed one of the most remarkable academic honors: a perfect score on the ACT. Noah Boyer-Edwards, a CHS senior, was recognized on the school…
A taste of Japan in Waterloo
Earlier this month, a new restaurant came to Waterloo, offering local residents the opportunity to experience a range of Japanese foods. Hiko Japanese Steak, Sushi & Ramen hosted its grand…
Sex charges for Waterloo man
A Monroe County man is facing multiple felony charges related to seducing and committing sexual acts with a minor earlier this year. Jorge Cruz-Lopez, 30, of Waterloo, was charged Friday…
County talks disaster relief, prevention
The Monroe County Board had an agenda full of updates Monday morning, and the most potentially impactful in the near future for residents may have been the briefest. Monroe County…
More from Waterloo School Board
While public participation concerning the ongoing gender and bathroom policy debate drew most of the crowd at last week’s Waterloo School Board meeting, there were a number of other items…
Bryant seeks re-election
State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) says she’ll seek another term in the Illinois State Senate. Bryant is currently serving as Assistant Minority Leader and the spokesperson and ranking member of…
Burglary thwarted at Columbia auto dealership
One man is in custody and another remains at large following an early-morning break-in at George Weber Chevrolet, 701 Old Route 3 in Columbia. Columbia police said the incident began…
Semi truck rollover in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded at noon Wednesday to a semi tractor-trailer rollover on the Palmer Road ramp to northbound Route 3 in Columbia. The driver of the 2018 Freightliner hauling a…
Finding peace at Marian’s Place
A large field of sunflowers has grown across the Mississippi River, offering beautiful views for visitors who have a Columbia man and his wife to thank. Marian’s Place is a…