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Severe thunderstorm warning issued
–A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Monroe County, effective until 3:00 p.m.– From the National Weather Service St. Louis Office: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ST LOUIS HAS…
Wingshooting clinic May 17-18 in Sparta
A wingshooting clinic for youth and women takes place May 17-18 at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta. This is an introductory clinic designed for boys, girls and…
Baseball teams heading into busy portion of schedule
Local fans of high school baseball have plenty of opportunities to catch some games over the next couple of weeks, with Waterloo, Gibault, Columbia, Dupo and Valmeyer all getting set…
WJHS track athletes advance to state
The Waterloo Junior High School boys and girls track teams each placed first in the regional meet at DuQuoin last Tuesday, with several young athletes advancing to state. Those advancing…
Drug-free coalition unveils new logo
Members of the Monroe County Coalition For Drug-Free Communities decided on an organization logo on Monday and discussed this Friday’s upcoming marijuana panel. After Waterloo High School provided logo contest…
Safety training, funding for Waterloo schools
On April 28, the Waterloo School District hosted its second district-wide safety drill, which has been expanded to include intruder drills. Though the specifics of the drill were not revealed…
Eagles win to clinch conference supremacy
The Columbia High School baseball team locked up the Cahokia Conference championship with a hard fought 4-2 victory over Wesclin at home on Thursday. The Eagles (17-5) got on the…
Fatal shooting in suspected home invasion east of Dupo
A 62-year-old man is dead following a suspected home invasion at 2113 Imbs Station Road near Triple Lakes Road east of Dupo early Thursday afternoon that resulted in a shooting.…
JFires’ owner reflects on five years
Throughout all of 2014, JFires’ Market Bistro on Market Street in Waterloo is celebrating five years of serving the community delicious food. As the days warm up and summer hits…
Waterloo track wins Bi-County Meet
The Waterloo High School girls and boys track teams stepped it up for the Bi-County Meet in Red Bud last Tuesday. Despite the rain, blustery winds and cool temperatures, the…