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Columbia hoops rivalry renewed ‘For Love of Community’
What was once a heated Columbia hoops rivalry will reignite once again for a very special cause later this month. The Columbia Middle School and Immaculate Conception Catholic School boys…
Attempted bank robbery in Waterloo
Waterloo police are seeking a person of interest following an attempted bank robbery reported early Wednesday evening at First National Bank of Waterloo, located at 744 N. Market Street near…
Golfers battle elements at state
Three local high school golfers competed against more than just the top golfers in the state over the weekend. Snow canceled Friday’s opening round of the IHSA Class 2A boys…
Budnick expansion ready to begin
Construction plans for Budnick Converting’s business expansion in Columbia were announced this week. Budnick Converting, located at 200 Weinel Boulevard, specializes in converting adhesive coated tapes, foams, films, foils, and…
Echoes of patriotism christen grain bin
More than 467,000 people have viewed a video of The Bethel College Choir singing in an empty grain bin on YouTube. Among those viewers was a Gibault Catholic High School…
Waterloo School Board plans for late tax revenue
The Waterloo School Board discussed what actions it needs to due to the lateness of property tax revenue at its October meeting on Monday. The discussions began with Superintendent Brian…
Valmeyer seeks new business
Valmeyer is attempting to use two types of incentives to attract new businesses to its village. In December, the village and a group of investors that includes George Obernagel bought…
Valmeyer joins Jessica’s fight
Valmeyer High School sophomore Jessica Hicks’ night began with a surprise: a ride in a fire truck. “That was really fun,” Jessica said with a smile. “I’ve never ridden in…
Burglary to Millstadt farm supply business
Millstadt police are investigating a burglary report at Hartmann Farm Supply on Douglas Road. The burglary appeared to have occurred sometime between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning, police said. Stolen…
Police Blotter | 10/10/2018
(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…