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Girls bowlers roll well at regional
Local high school girls bowling teams competed in the Columbia Regional at West Park Bowl on Saturday with a common goal of reaching the sectional round. For Waterloo, that goal…
Cheerleading success continues in Monroe County
While neither squad hoisted the top trophy at this year’s Illinois High School Association state cheerleading competition in Bloomington, both Columbia and Waterloo made Monroe County proud once again by…
Local dog, handler competing in national event
Columbia dog handler Sue Phillips and her miniature schnauzer, Rudi, are headed to the big show — the Westminster Agility Championship, held annually in conjunction with the Westminster Kennel Club…
Main Street Abbey plans taking shape
Nearly 50 people packed the back room of Aunt Maggie’s on Main in Columbia Monday to hear the latest on plans to convert the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, convent…
Police Blotter | 2/3/2016
(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…
Fire call on Ridge Road
The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 12:30 p.m Saturday to a reported brush fire out of control in the area of 904 Ridge Road with structures nearby. Waterloo police also…
Ice Eagles, Raging ‘Dogs to meet in playoffs again
A hockey rivalry that has gained steam over the past couple of seasons should reach a fever pitch over the next week with the Columbia Ice Eagles and Freeburg-Waterloo Raging…
Valmeyer’s rich sports history celebrated in style
The past met the present Friday night in the Valmeyer High School gym, as generations of Pirates fans gathered for the inaugural VHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Four…
Maeystown still tackling water issues
As residents of Flint, Mich., continue to deal with the effects of a poorly managed water contamination crisis that has allowed lead to leach into the city’s drinking water for…
Early growth, Lincoln visit follow county’s founding
This is the second in a monthly series looking back on Monroe County as part of its Bicentennial celebration in 2016. We previously wrote about events from the arrival of…