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A clean slate | Mark’s Remarks
Right before Christmas vacation, I encourage my students to clean out their lockers and get organized. “It’s nice to come back after vacation and have everything neat and tidy,” I…
Longtime Waterloo fire chief retiring
Waterloo Fire Chief Mark “Yogi” Yeager is retiring effective Jan. 29, ending a generation of success. Yeager, who turned 57 on New Year’s Day, has served as Waterloo’s fire chief…
What to expect in 2015
In 2015, Monroe County can expect to see many changes. From new businesses to updated construction projects to upcoming local elections, this year will be packed full of innovation and…
First meeting of year for Waterloo City Council
The Waterloo City Council learned of plans to build a mountain bike trail and also approved a handful of measures during its first meeting of 2015 on Monday night. Two…
Police blotter | 1/7/15
Columbia Police Jan. 1 – Robert A. Dejarnette, 25, of Fairview Heights, was arrested for DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license suspended on I-255. Jan. 1 –…
Protect pipes during cold weather
Cold weather is upon us in Illinois and Illinois American Water is advising homeowners to make sure their homes are prepared for winter weather. “We want to remind customers that…
Local man has plenty of little homes for the holidays
The famous American author and poet Henry David Thoreau once said, “I have learned that even the smallest house can be a home.” For one local man, this quote could…
Columbia, Waterloo cheerleaders win ICCA trophies
The cheerleading squads from Columbia and Waterloo high schools earned first place trophies in their respective divisions at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association Championships on Saturday in Springfield. The CHS…
Coleman murder convictions upheld by appellate court
The Fifth District Appellate Court on Dec. 31 delivered a judgment upholding the 2011 murder convictions of Christopher Coleman for the strangling deaths of his wife and two young sons.…
Police blotter | 12/31/14
Columbia Police Dec. 22 Hayley K. Krauss, 19, of Waterloo, was arrested on an in-state warrant. Dec. 23 Jason L. Brenning, 37, of Coulterville, was arrested for felony unlawful possession…