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Big Brothers Big Sisters an annual success
Since 2003, the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in the Waterloo School District has matched hundreds of students together in positive ways. Though it started by matching just 25 high…
Softball teams wrapping up regular season play
Local high school softball teams are either hoping to maintain positive momentum or get things going in the right direction as the postseason approaches. Columbia The Eagles just keep rolling…
Olive oil specialist brings products to Columbia
For Mary Burke, olive oil is what can make or break a meal or dish. She swears by it. Burke started showcasing her olive oils at Magnolia in Columbia just…
IDOT: I-255 lane closures May 19-21 in Columbia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that daytime lane closures will take place next week on northbound I-255 at the Columbia exit (Exit 6), approximately two miles east of the…
Waterloo in running for ‘America’s Best Town’
A national magazine that promotes an active lifestyle has listed Waterloo as one of 64 communities in its “2014 Best Towns” list. Now, it’s up to online voters to decide…
Careful crop dusting protects wheat from fungus
Those residing just south of Waterloo or driving in that area Saturday morning may have seen a low-flying aircraft and thought they were being treated to some special type of…
Girls soccer teams ready for postseason play
For most local high school girls soccer teams, the postseason begins now. While Waterloo, Gibault and Columbia each enter regional play with different regular season records, that slate is wiped…
Waterloo woman bikes 200 miles through Louisiana
Not everyone would jump at the chance to cycle 200 miles through Louisiana, but Lucy Atchley of Waterloo thought it sounded like the perfect opportunity. Atchley participated in Cycle Zydeco,…
Injury crash on Floraville Road
The Millstadt Fire Department is responding to a vehicle crash with injuries on Floraville Road at Upper Saxtown Road. The vehicle involved struck a tree blocking the roadway, according to…
Shed roof on fire on Route 156
Waterloo fire responding to a shed roof on fire, located at 2605 Route 156. The call went out at 1:45 p.m.