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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.
Eagles win conference crown
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. It marked Columbia’s fifth conference title…
County looks to move forward with CEO class
Local businesspeople and community representatives had the opportunity to hear a unique presentation on a unique idea for the county’s youth last week. Kelton Davis, the regional superintendent of schools,…