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‘Dogs win thriller over Eagles
The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs earned their first varsity win as a hockey club on Tuesday night, and it came in thrilling fashion against rival Columbia. Down 3-0, the ‘Dogs scored…
HSS, Hecker come to terms
While little information is being divulged at this time, Human Support Services has come to an agreement with the village of Hecker to build two group homes that will house…
Vaccinate Illinois Week is Dec. 8-14
The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot during Vaccinate Illinois Week, Dec. 8-14. Vaccinate Illinois Week coincides with National…
Rural Christmas tree farm last one in county
Tucked back off Route 156 near Valmeyer sits Ivy Lane Tree Farm, a family-owned operation where visitors can choose from a variety of Christmas trees spread out over many acres.…
Crash on Route 3 at Hanover Road
Police handled a crash involving a truck and a car on Route 3 at Hanover Road that occurred sometime around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. There were no reports of injuries, according…
WHS hoops shines in OT
The Waterloo High School boys basketball team earned its first win of the season at home Tuesday night against Freeburg, but it took overtime to do it. Tied at 36…
New book on local history of stagecoaches
Following in his path of popular previously written historical works, local author Nelson William Rex has just released a new book on stagecoaches in Monroe County. The book, which details…
Locals react to state pension reform law
Last Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois General Assembly approved an overhaul of the state government worker pension system. The House of Representatives voted 62-53 to approve the measure, and the Senate…
Waterloo set to name new superintendent
The Waterloo Board of Education has held closed session meetings over the past month to narrow down the field for a successor to retiring superintendent Jim Helton. Helton will retire…
Police Blotter 12/4/13
Columbia Police Nov. 29 Brandi Walls, 25, of Centreville, was charged with theft following an Oct. 26 incident at Taco Bell. Monroe County Sheriff Nov. 28 The theft of a…