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Hopskeller back open for business

One year, thousands of man hours and dozens of Facebook updates later, Hopskeller Brewing Co. officially reopened Friday to the delight of craft beer enthusiasts far and wide. “This (has)…

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Gedern visitors enjoy stay in Columbia

Delegates from Gedern, Germany arrived in their sister city of Columbia on Oct. 6. Some came for the first time while others, for the 14th. Regardless, everyone enjoyed the experience…

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Waterloo talks drones, parking

The Waterloo City Council amended ordinances dealing with drones and the parking of recreational vehicles, trailers and construction equipment on Monday night. The council also learned that Waterloo’s population increased…

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Two-vehicle accident in Columbia

Columbia fire, police and EMS were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at about 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at Route 3 (Admiral Parkway) at Bottom Avenue. Police said a silver…

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Police Blotter | 10/11/2017

(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…

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Two men injured in ATV crash

Two men were seriously injured in an ATV crash that occurred Saturday night southeast of Hecker in rural Monroe County. Emergency responders were requested to respond shortly after 9 p.m.…

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Friday night frights: Bulldogs, Eagles fall

It was an unlucky Friday the 13th for the Waterloo and Columbia football teams. Needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaker at home…

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Waterloo runners dominate MVC meet

The Waterloo High School boys cross country team won the Mississippi Valley Conference Championships at Principia College on Thursday, with the girls team placing second and Bulldog runners Adam Robson…

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Bulldogs, Eagles and Hawks kicking into regionals

The Waterloo, Columbia and Gibault soccer teams each concluded regular season play on high notes this week as regional play looms. For the first time in program history, the Bulldogs completed…

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Route 3 lane restrictions south of Waterloo

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lane restrictions may be encountered along northbound Route 3 at Old Red Bud Road south of Waterloo starting Monday through Nov. 1. IDOT said…

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