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Crash with injury near Valmeyer
A single-car crash occurred about 8:45 p.m. Saturday on Route 156 near Brian Lane outside of Valmeyer. The female driver of a lavender 2009 Nissan was traveling eastbound when it…
Waterloo man arrested for setting fire near St. Louis
A Waterloo man is accused of setting fire to a playground in Shrewsbury, Mo. William C. Holmes, 23, of Waterloo, is charged with two counts of knowingly burning after police…
Valmeyer cheerleader is ‘pure gold, inside and out’
Before many children are even walking, Valmeyer High School senior cheerleader Chelsey Kipping was tumbling. She was 11 months old when her mother, Vicki Rednour, a tumbling instructor, started teaching…
Clock collecting a timeless hobby for Waterloo man
Hobbies are a way to pass time, and Waterloo’s Gerry Mudd took that idea literally. His wife, Susan, said he needed a hobby after being diagnosed with cancer in 2006…
Schorr Lake Winery ‘open for business’ after fire
The owner of Schorr Lake Vineyard & Winery in Waterloo said his business took a huge hit after a Wednesday night fire damaged the barn that served as its production…
Monroe-Randolph Transit District: a people-moving experience
Many citizens of Monroe and Randolph counties have seen short white buses and vans scurrying about, but some may not be well acquainted with what they are and what they…
Humane Society breaks ground on new facility
Following a long winter and a few delays, the Humane Society of Monroe County (Helping Strays) broke ground Saturday on its new facility off Hanover Road between Waterloo and Columbia.…
New documentary captures essence of Valmeyer
It was a labor of love for an Arkansas filmmaker who wanted to honor his ancestors’ hometown. And for all the passion poured into the project by the man behind…
Eagles end season with regional semifinal loss
The Columbia High School boys basketball team lost to Cahokia last Wednesday in the Class 3A Mascoutah Regional semifinals, putting an end to a successful season while setting the stage…
Cheerleading squads share amazing seasons together
It was a banner year for two Monroe County high school cheerleading squads as each picked up multiple awards. And although they are the fiercest of rivals on the football…