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Drug-Free Coalition to review survey results
After being established for nearly a year, the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities took time during the October meeting to revisit common goals and missions. They addressed potential police…
Waterloo woman helps sex trafficking victims
When people hear the phrase “sex trafficking,” the St. Louis area probably isn’t the first location to come to mind. It certainly wasn’t for Waterloo resident Dedee Lhamon, who saw…
NHRA Midwest Nationals
Gateway Motorsports Raceway was home once again to the National Hot Rod Association – AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals the weekend of September 26-28th. Many improvements to the grounds, facilities, the…
Eagles hand Freeburg first loss, 31-21
It was a familiar formula for Columbia at home on Friday night, with gritty defense and a powerful running game combining for a 31-21 win over previously unbeaten Freeburg. Running…
‘Dogs tripped up at home by Jerseyville, 23-21
The Waterloo Bulldogs lost a heartbreaker to Mississippi Valley Conference foe Jerseyville on Friday night before a packed house at WHS field on homecoming night. After falling behind 14-0 early,…
Family of slain teen files wrongful death suit
The family of a 17-year-old Columbia girl who was stabbed to death last year has filed a wrongful death civil case against the ex-boyfriend accused of her murder, with…
Applications roll in to grow medical marijuana
The state announced recently in a preliminary count that it has received more than 350 applications from those interested in growing or selling medical cannabis under the Illinois Compassionate Use…
Local pastor looks back on time in the Ukraine
The Ukraine has been on the world’s radar as a conflict-torn country for nearly a year and shows no signs of slowing down. Last fall, the Ukrainian government decided not…
Columbia apartment destroyed by fire
An apartment was heavily damaged by smoke and fire in Columbia on Wednesday night. The fire occurred sometime before 7:40 p.m. Wednesday in the upper rear portion of 120 North…
Minor injury halts WHS homecoming parade
The Waterloo High School homecoming parade was halted briefly Wednesday evening when a WHS student riding on a float in the parade apparently got his foot caught on a moving…