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Hecker milk hauling company celebrates 75 years

“Got milk?” If the answer to that popular advertising question is “yes,” it may be because of the work of Hecker-based William F. Braun Milk Hauling. The firm just celebrated…

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‘Bill is No Bully’

Bill is a busy bull. When he’s not traveling the highways and byways of the U.S., he is visiting schools spreading his message of bullying awareness with this handler, Roach…

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Bratwurst a tasty tradition at Schneider’s

Bratwurst are as German as hot dogs are American. Throw ‘em on a grill or in a pot filled with beer. They’re easy to make and easy to eat. Schneider’s…

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Two state’s attorney candidates emerge

Two attorneys from Columbia announced last week that they are running for the office of Monroe County State’s Attorney, both on the Republican side. Earlier this summer, longtime Monroe County…

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Vehicle fire on Trout Camp Road

The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 5:30 a.m. Tuesday to a vehicle on fire near a camper and residence at 3121 Trout Camp Road. A firefighter on scene reported…

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Police Blotter | 8/26/2015

(Editor’s note: All 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…

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‘Dogs now 5-0 after Carbondale tourney win

The Waterloo High School soccer team has busted out of the gate this fall to a 5-0 start, which included three victories and the first place trophy this weekend in…

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Football season kicks off for area teams

All three area teams hosted games to open up the 2015 high school football season on Friday night. Columbia easily defeated Wood River, 49-0. Last season, also in week one,…

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Stolen ATV recovered near Renault

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department was called to the area of 3000 G Road just north of Renault late Thursday morning after someone discovered an ATV stuck in a ravine.…

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Fall Sports Preview in Aug. 26 edition

Area high school athletes are back on the courts and fields after a long summer. Boys soccer, golf, volleyball, girls tennis and cross country teams have all begun their seasons…

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