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Gibault falls just short of tourney title in Pinckneyville
Gibault fought hard all day, but in the end, it just wasn’t enough. The Hawks lost a heartbreaker to Carterville on Saturday night, a 65-61 overtime loss in the championship…
Non-injury crash in downtown Waterloo
Waterloo police responded shortly before 12:30 p.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle non-injury crash at Market Street and East Mill near the courthouse. There was road blockage reported.
Hawks open Duster Thomas Hoops Classic with wins
The Gibault boys basketball team opened play Friday morning in the Duster Thomas Hoops Classic at Pinckneyville High School, and ran into a tough opponent in Chester. The Hawks struggled…
Police searching for man west of Waterloo
Local authorities including the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department are searching west of Waterloo for a man wanted from a possible domestic incident earlier today. Deputy Jim Lansing, with his K-9…
WPD investigating rash of burglaries to vehicles
The Waterloo Police Department is investigating a number of burglaries to vehicles that occurred late Christmas Eve and early Christmas Day. All the vehicles involved were unlocked, police said, and…
Police blotter | 12/24/14
Columbia Police Dec. 18 – Spencer K. Shaw, 20, of Columbia, was arrested for felony possession of cannabis (more than 500 but less than 2,000 grams), unlawful delivery of cannabis…
Preliminary deer hunting totals released
Illinois deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 76,547 deer during the seven-day traditional firearm deer hunting season that closed Dec. 7. That figure compares to 74,318 deer harvested during…
New state laws to take effect Jan. 1
Jan. 1 is the default date for a new law to become effective in Illinois if there is no language specifying when it will become effective. Notable laws taking effect…
Candidate filing update for April election
Monday was the deadline for candidates to file for the April 7 municipal elections. In Waterloo, Mayor Tom Smith is up for re-election, as is City Clerk Barbara Pace and…
Santa Float brings holiday cheer to Waterloo
Each year, Waterloo celebrates Christmastime in a unique way. Sitting in a living room in a Waterloo home, music begins wafting up the street. As the tunes get louder, kids…