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WPD: suspicious man at skate park identified
The Waterloo Police Department last week asked the community for assistance in identifying a suspicious man who had allegedly been approaching young females at the skate park located at 308…
Eagles advance to sectional final with thrilling penalty kick win
The Columbia High School soccer team seemed to have things well in hand early in Tuesday night’s sectional semifinal contest against Anna-Jonesboro at SIUE’s Korte Field in Edwardsville. The Eagles…
Waterloo soccer opens postseason with 6-0 win
As hosts of the Class 2A Waterloo Regional, the Bulldogs looked to have a home field advantage against Salem in Tuesday’s semifinal. Considering Salem had never played on a turf…
Accident at S. Main and Rt. 3 in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS responded shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday to a two-car crash with injuries at Route 3 and South Main Street in Columbia. No road blockage was…
Police Blotter 10/15/14
Columbia Police Oct. 8 Jacob M. Reeder, 18, of Columbia, was arrested for possession of cannabis at Metter Park. Zachary R. Walsh, 21, of Columbia, was arrested for possession of…
Columbia soccer wins regional over Freeburg
The Columbia Eagles continued their postseason run Saturday night with a 2-0 win over Freeburg to clinch the regional championship. The Midgets came into the game flying high, and Columbia…
Waterloo drops third straight, 28-14 to Triad
The Triad Knights gave Waterloo plenty of chances to pull off a big conference victory on Friday night, but the Bulldogs couldn’t capitalize on Triad’s mistakes and lost their third…
Strong second half propels Eagles past Red Bud
By ALAN DOOLEY The Columbia football team ran its record to 7-1 on Friday night, coming on strong in the second half to overpower Red Bud, 38-15. The two halves…
Local girls golfers advance to sectional
The Waterloo High School girls golf team advanced out of last Wednesday’s Class A Althoff Regional by placing second, and three Columbia High School golfers joined them at the Zeigler…
Old church finds new life as wedding venue
For years, the Salem-Baum Church on Old Baum Church Road sat empty, falling slowly into ruin. Now, however, it’s being used again as a site for wedding ceremonies. The stone…