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Hockey rink added at skate park; new league forming?
The Waterloo Park District recently completed the second phase of its Optimist Skateboard and Bicycle Park plans at 308 North Library Street with the addition of a hockey rink. Now,…
Bulk ice facility coming to Columbia
The Columbia City Council last Monday night approved an ordinance to allow a special use permit for the operation of a bulk ice dispensing facility to be located just south…
Eggemeyer tells of WWII experiences
More than 13 million Americans put on military uniforms and fought the global war that was World War II. Those who gave up portions of their lives to stop tyranny…
Columbia police investigating robbery at Red Roof
Columbia police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Thursday at about 10:15 p.m. at Red Roof Liquor & Lottery, 301 Southport Drive. No one was injured and the suspect,…
Fire destroys home on Gall Road in Waterloo
A Waterloo home was completely consumed by flames late Thursday morning. “A total loss,” Waterloo Fire Chief Mark Yeager said. “One hundred percent gone.” The Waterloo Fire Department responded to…
Two-vehicle crash on Route 158 in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS assisted Illinois State Police in responding shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash in the area of 7701 State Route 158 east of…
Waterloo community pays tribute to local veterans
By Alan Dooley More than 200 veterans, family members, local officials and citizens gathered in the beautifully decorated Waterloo High School auditorium Tuesday evening to observe Veterans Day and to…
Farmer, police help missing man return home
Local police officers were able to assist an 82-year-old Belleville man who was reported missing on Tuesday. The man’s granddaughter, Tammy Moore, of Fairview Heights, said her grandfather went to a…
CHS athletes make all-conference teams
Fall sports teams at Columbia High School enjoyed success in 2014, with the soccer team winning state, volleyball team reaching the supersectional and football team winning the Cahokia Conference yet…
Lock and Dam now bears Costello’s name
The Kaskaskia Lock and Dam in Modoc was officially renamed the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam during a dedication ceremony on Thursday. More than 100 persons attended the event…