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WHS Girls Soccer Defeats County Rivals

Waterloo can claim bragging rights in Monroe County girls soccer so far this spring, but the season is still young. The Bulldogs improved to 6-1 on the season with wins…

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Columbia pitcher throws no-hitter

Columbia senior right-handed pitcher JT Broshears rebounded from a poor outing last week in a big way on Tuesday, throwing a five-inning no-hitter in the Eagles’ 10-0 win at Steeleville.…

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Columbia Sales Tax, Other Races

Columbia voters will be asked to approve a non-home rule .25 percent sales tax on eligible merchandise to provide funds for high priority infrastructure projects, focusing on street, bridge, sidewalk…

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Police Blotter | 3/25/2015

(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…

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WFD dispatched to grass fire

The Waterloo Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 5613 Cardinal Drive for a report of a fire in the grass near the woods. The call for service went…

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Man dies from injuries in recent crash

The man who crashed his pickup truck in the area of 5700 Kaskaskia Road on March 15 died last week from his injuries. The Waterloo Fire Department assisted the Monroe…

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Gas line struck in Waterloo

The Waterloo Fire Department was called to 322 West Third Street in Waterloo about 3:40 p.m. Sunday after someone doing work outside struck a gas line.

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Couple finds sweet way to help environment

A Waterloo couple has found a pretty sweet way to help the environment – a way most people wouldn’t think of. Pamela and Don Laidley are beekeepers and sell honey…

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Millstadt Market Place ready for new opportunities

It’s the dream of any business owner in a small town: keep the people shopping locally. For one Millstadt man, the goal is just that. Lee Vogel, who may be…

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Dupo softball aiming high in 2015

The Dupo High School softball team finished 30-7 and fell one out short of advancing to the Class 2A state  tournament in 2014. Fortunately, the key players from last year’s…

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