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Soldier reflects on military service
To Monroe County residents, he is first and foremost the founder of an organization that has used $300,000 of donated funds to help more than 200 local combat veterans. He…
Police Blotter | 5/17/2017
(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…
Women sentenced for recent thefts
Two recent theft cases were resolved with sentences handed down last week in Monroe County Circuit Court. Amy M. Gerteisen, 39, of Millstadt, was sentenced to two years of second…
Car drives onto rock pile
The Waterloo Fire Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS personnel responded to a car that had driven onto a rock pile near FF and Hanover roads around…
Bulldogs win regional title
The Waterloo High School girls soccer team took control of the game early and often on Friday night, winning a Class 2A regional title at home over Carbondale, 3-0. Paige…
Eagles soar to sectional title
The Columbia High School girls soccer team had experienced heartbreak each of the last three years in the sectional final. The Eagles made amends Friday night, and there were tears…
WHS boys track qualifies 7 for state
The Waterloo High School boys track team qualified seven athletes for next weekend’s state meet by virtue of impressive performances in the Class 2A Mascoutah Sectional on Thursday. The 4×400…
Tree falls on car in Dupo
Storms rolled through the region early Friday morning, bringing high winds, lightning and rain. One incident reported as a result of the storm was a large tree that had fallen…
Waterloo woman wins $100,000 in Queen of Hearts drawing
With a full house on hand Wednesday night, a 60-year-old Waterloo woman won the Queen of Hearts drawing of $104,100 at the Evansville American Legion. “I was in shock for…
Local events planned for total solar eclipse
At 1:17 p.m. Aug. 21, a major solar phenomenon will draw thousands of spectators for viewing parties and an educational opportunity. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon’s orbit…