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Police Blotter | 10/18/2017
(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…
Lawsuit involving priest dismissed
A lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by a Ss. Peter & Paul Parish priest was dismissed with prejudice in St. Clair County Court, according to recent court documents. St. Clair County…
Raging Bulldogs, Ice Eagles set to begin play
The Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association begins its 2017-18 season next week, and both the Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Ice Eagles look to be competitive once again. As in…
On to Peoria: WHS cross country makes state
For the first time in school history, the Waterloo High School cross country program will send both girls and boys teams to the IHSA Class 2A state meet in Peoria…
Dodgeball tourney to honor veterans
Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge. Monroe County CEO students will look to maintain the entertainment value of the sport of dodgeball without the wild antics portrayed in the Ben…
FCA unites student-athletes in faith
When Gibault’s Logan Doerr scored the key goal during Friday’s sectional title game against Triad, his achievement came from rigorous training and endurance built through many performances. Any athlete at…
Dentist scarred, not broken by Vietnam
When veterans returned home from the Vietnam War, few experienced a warm welcome, a hearty handshake, a compassionate hug, or any kind of acknowledgement of the horrors they faced. Many…
Gas leak reported at IDOT shed in Hecker
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Hecker Fire Department and Monroe County EMS responded at about noon Wednesday to the report of a gas leak at 8272 Nike Road near Hecker. The…
Gibault soccer advances to state tourney
The Gibault Catholic High School soccer team defeated Chatham Glenwood in the Class 2A Springfield Supersectional on Tuesday night, 1-0, to advance to the state tournament taking place this weekend…
Locals earn all-state soccer honors
While the soccer season ended more quickly than anticipated for Columbia, two Eagles earned all-state honors this week. The Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association announced its 2017 All-State and…