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Development proposed for old church, grounds
The Columbia City Council sought to quash rumors while allowing a Main Street developer to share his ideas for transforming the decommissioned Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, rectory and convent into…
County getting set for Bicentennial celebration
Plans for celebrating the Monroe County Bicentennial next year are moving from the concept stages to concrete. More than 30 committee members attended a meeting last Tuesday night at the…
Waterloo soccer heading to state
The Waterloo High School soccer team is in the final four. The Bulldogs defeated Springfield, 3-0, on Tuesday night in the Jacksonville Super-Sectional to clinch a spot in the IHSA…
Police Blotter | 10/28/2015
(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…
Eagles edge Breese Central for playoff win
Another one-point win over Breese Central gave Columbia its first win of the IHSA Class 4A state football playoffs on Saturday. The Eagles offense was able to run out the…
Single-vehicle crash on Route 156
Valmeyer Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle crash on in the 2200 area of Route 156 Friday at about 3:30 p.m. The driver is complaining of lower back pain.
Pence enters guilty plea
Garrett Lee Pence, 36, of Granite City, entered a negotiated plea of guilty last Wednesday in Monroe County Circuit Court to a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery in connection with…
Waterloo juniors proud to wear orange and black
High school sports teams are constantly changing. Seniors leave and freshmen come in to take their place. Waterloo’s boys soccer team gained something else entirely. The Bulldogs welcomed four capable…
Rickey throw-in a valuable weapon
During a Columbia soccer game, it’s rare to witness the team lose. They’ve only done that once all season. Another rarity in the sport comes courtesy of senior Sean Rickey.…
Dog park set to open this spring
Dogs can soon rejoice, as the sidewalk won’t have to be their only option for exercise for too much longer in Waterloo. The dog park in Lakeview Park won’t be…