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Police Blotter | 5/23/2018
(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…
Theft of tools from unlocked sheds in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the theft of about $2,000 worth of tools from unlocked sheds in the 1400 block of Frontage Road over the weekend. The alleged crime is believed…
Eagles win wild regional final at Highland
In a bizarre Class 3A baseball regional final, Columbia walked it off twice to win 5-4 at Highland in extra innings. The Eagles looked well on their way to…
Bulldogs topple Knights for sectional crown
It’s been a season of firsts for the Waterloo High School girls soccer program. The Bulldogs (18-2-3) won their first sectional championship Friday night in O’Fallon with a wild win…
Another meth dealer gets prison time
A Lenzburg man who was arrested following a motorcycle chase in Monroe County in 2016 will serve 15.5 years in federal prison on methamphetamine charges. Garrick E.R. Recker, a/k/a “Curtis…
Residential burglary in Columbia under investigation
Columbia police continue to investigate a residential burglary that was reported Tuesday morning in the 300 block of West Park Drive. Officers were called to the residence shortly before 9:30…
Boys tracksters qualify for state
The Waterloo and Columbia boys high school track teams qualified athletes for the state meet taking place this weekend in Charleston by virtue of strong performances at the Class 2A…
Schwartz runs to another state title
Waterloo High School junior Jenna Schwartz was attempting to win the distance running triple crown Saturday at the IHSA Class 2A state track meet in Charleston. She already won the…
Friends partner in Columbia business venture
Three young men are breathing new life into the miniature golf course on the J.B. Golf Tee campus at 2400 Ramsey Road in Columbia. Brothers Chase and Logan Taake and…
Waterloo school staff, students have heart
As with every other year, Renee Ades of the American Heart Association stood before the Waterloo School Board Monday night to recognize students and staff for their recent fundraising efforts. …