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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…
Kovarik’s spirit enlivened Gibault
Sev Kovarik spent 13 years at Gibault Catholic High School attending every event possible, coordinating with local newspapers, tracking down donors and enhancing the school’s facilities. The bottom line: she…
Renault native turns published author
After serving in the military and retiring from government work, Renault native Andy Rickert has found a new passion in life. Rickert, 80, faced the challenge of publishing his first…
Closure of tennis courts causes quite a racket
Turning up the heat on the Waterloo School Board, multiple residents spoke Monday night about the highly contentious topic of the recent closure of the former high school tennis courts.…
Eagles glide to regional soccer title
The Columbia High School girls soccer team has the good fortune of being able to play both the regional and sectional rounds on its home field this spring. So far,…
No injuries in North Market crash
No injuries were sustained in a two-vehicle crash where Waterloo police and fire, Monroe County Sheriff and EMS responded at about 2 p.m. Wednesday at North Market and Pautler streets.…
Drug arrest in Columbia
An East St. Louis man was arrested on drug charges following a bizarre incident that occurred early Wednesday morning in Columbia. A woman residing in a rental property in the…
Theft, gun charges in Columbia incident
A 25-year-old convicted burglar from St. Louis was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Columbia on charges of vehicle theft and possession of a weapon by a felon. Police say Jesse C.…