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Eagles edge Central; ‘Dogs lose heartbreaker
There are now only two weeks left in the high school football season. Columbia was able to hang on and beat conference foe Breese Central, 28-27. On the Eagles’ first…
CPD issues warrants on burglary charges
The Columbia Police Department on Friday obtained arrest warrants on two persons from St. Louis in connection with Sept. 24 thefts from vehicles in town. Police said Kenneth J. Littrell,…
Route 3 road work between Waterloo, Red Bud
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lanes will be restricted on both directions of Route 3 between Waterloo and Red Bud beginning Monday, Oct. 12, weather permitting, for pavement…
Man throwing rocks on I-255 during morning rush hour
Columbia Police Department officers responded to southbound I-255 near Weber Chevrolet at about 8 a.m. Friday to investigate a report of a male throwing rocks at passing cars. “Officers arrived…
Breast cancer reconstruction aided by Waterloo man
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the owner of Eternal Ink tattoo shops in Hecker and St. Louis is making a name for himself in the world of post-mastectomy…
Work progressing on new animal shelter
In March, Helping Strays Humane Society of Monroe County broke ground on its new facility off Hanover Road. The project remains on track to be completed by Feb. 14, 2016.…
Local man starts own plumbing business
As people age, a problem they may face at some point is taking a bath or shower – comfortably and safely, without fear of falling or other injuries. Solving that…
Waterloo man grows gobs of gourds
Jon Eller just can’t hide his long-standing affection for growing gourds, as evidenced by the 30 or so seen hanging from a wooden fence outside his home on South Library…
WHS grad hooked on bass fishing
A Waterloo High School graduate is making waves in college bass fishing, qualifying for a national tournament as a student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Kyle Wagner, the son of…
Drug forum delivers powerful message
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities hosted a forum titled “Addressing Escalating Drug Abuse in Monroe County” at Hope Christian Church on Oct. 1. “I was very happy with…