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Chimney fire on Gall Road
The Waterloo Fire Department was dispatched at about 12:50 p.m. Sunday to a chimney fire reported at 8081 Gall Road.
Finished Business: Eagles are state soccer champs
Since the beginning of summer practices, the Columbia soccer team’s motto has been “Unfinished Business,” as the Eagles sought to make up for last year’s postseason disappointment and achieve the championship glory…
Eagles lose heartbreaker to Althoff, 41-35
In a wild first round Class 4A playoff game that went down to the wire, Althoff escaped Columbia with a 41-35 win on Saturday afternoon. It was the second straight…
‘Dogs end season with playoff loss at Marion
The playoff drought continues for the Waterloo High School football program. The Bulldogs rolled into Saturday’s first round IHSA Class 5A playoff game against Marion with hopes of ending 20…
Brush fire on Gilmore Lake Road
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly after 10:30 a.m. Saturday to a report of an unattended brush fire in the 500 area of Gilmore Lake Road near Gilmore Lane.
Eagles soccer advances to state title game
The Columbia High School soccer team is in uncharted territory. The Eagles scored three goals in the final 20 minutes to defeat Herscher on Friday following a scoreless first half.…
Gibault teacher has high hopes for brewing company
What started as a simple interest and hobby has turned into something much bigger and more in-depth for local teacher Matt Schweizer. Schweizer became a craft beer enthusiast after living…
Eagles, Hawks win regional volleyball titles
The Columbia and Gibault volleyball teams are heading to sectional play following regional title wins on Thursday night. In the Class 3A Waterloo Regional, Columbia (32-4) dominated Mascoutah with a…
Ex-employee files unlawful termination suit against county assessor
A former employee of the Monroe County Assessor’s Office filed a lawsuit against Monroe County Assessor Carl Wuertz in federal court this week alleging unlawful termination and a violation of…
Gibault grad going local with first film
Once she had the idea for the script, she just started writing. Gibault Catholic High School alumna Melissa Thouviner has been working on producing a movie in Waterloo, and has…