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Are the Eagles back on track?
Back on track? So it seemed for the Columbia High School boys basketball team in its home opener against Wesclin. “The game was just really fun Friday night,” Eagles basketball…
Local teams light up Candy Cane Classic
It wouldn’t feel like the holidays for the area girls basketball scene without the Gibault Candy Cane Classic. The annual tournament tipped off Monday night with Columbia (6-3, 3-2 in…
And just how low will the river go?
The economy of Monroe County and much of the region leans heavily on agriculture. When agriculture suffers, the “trickle down” effect is unfavorable for everyone, from car dealers to retail…
Anti-heroin crusaders spreading awareness in Monroe County
A “stop heroin movement” created last year in St. Louis is starting to make waves on this side of the river. Group leaders have been speaking to Monroe County educators…
Municipal election filing period begins Monday
Since September, those seeking re-election or mulling a possible candidacy for elected city, park district and school board seats have been picking up petitions and collecting signatures to run for…
Coaching WJHS girls surpasses Vogel’s expectations
It was the second game of the season. One of Waterloo Junior High basketball coach Mark Vogel’s players was at the free throw line. “I was instructing them and they…
Police Blotter 12/5/12
Columbia Police Nov. 27 Justin M. Jennings, 23, of Columbia, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant at 223 Southwoods Drive. Dec. 1 Trevor J. Stoltz, 25, of Columbia,…
Waterloo, Columbia take the Cup
It’s the one tournament each year that brings all of the local schools together. A competition amongst friends. “I think the kids have more fun with this than some of…
Columbia, Waterloo boys post Friday night wins
Back on track? So it seemed for the Columbia High School boys basketball team on Friday night in its home opener against Wesclin. The Eagles, who lost to the Warriors…
Gibault’s Candy Cane Classic Tournament
The Gibault High School Candy Cane Classic kicks-off on Monday night. The girls basketball tournament runs from Monday through Thursday, with the championship and consolation final games on Saturday. We…