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Eagles top Nashville in OT to win Wesclin tourney

The Columbia Eagles picked up a nice early season win Saturday night in the championship of the Wesclin Tournament, defeating Nashville in double overtime, 67-61, to win the title. Columbia…

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Students hear of heroin dangers

In an effort to squelch bad habits before they start, Monroe County Coroner Vicki Koerber organized a drug forum at Gibault Catholic High School last Tuesday. It was the first…

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Columbia woman reflects on JB Bridge opening

One of the most significant events to impact the region occurred 70 years ago Tuesday. The Jefferson Barracks Bridge, connecting St. Louis County with Monroe County, officially opened to traffic…

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Flu season may be longer and more severe this year

Cold weather is upon us, and with it, flu season. Vaccinate Illinois Week (Dec. 7-13) coincides with National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national observance established to highlight the importance of…

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Two-vehicle accident at Rt. 3 and Sportsman Road

Waterloo fire and Monroe County EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident at Route 3 and Sportsman Rd. this morning just before noon. The cars involved were a maroon Ford Focus and…

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Circuit breaker on fire

Waterloo fire is responding to a circuit breaker on fire in the basement of a residence at 5370 KK Rd. The call went out at 12:10 p.m.

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Police Blotter | 12/3/14

Columbia Police Nov. 25 Kyle E. Fricker, 21, of Columbia, was taken into custody on a St. Clair County arrest warrant for burglary and possession of burglary tools during a…

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Ice Eagles loaded with young hockey talent

The Columbia Ice Eagles Hockey Club is looking to build on a good 2013-14 season that saw them finish 9-7-1 but fall in the first round of the playoffs. This…

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Saturday morning fire call in Waterloo

The Waterloo Fire Department is ventilating smoke from a home at 317 South Main near City Hall after a small fire from an electrial outlet was reported at about 8:20…

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Share the Feast has most successful year yet

For the past several years now, the Waterloo Lions Club has spread holiday cheer by hosting a “Share the Feast” bevent every Thanksgiving. This event helps provide meals to those…

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