Solid showings for soccer squads
gh school girls soccer teams are showing promise in the early portion of the spring season. Gibault (6-1) finally lost its first match of the season after already surpassing its…
Read MoreSoftball teams keep making plays
In high school softball action, local teams are trying to get in games between the raindrops that typically dampen things around this time of year. Waterloo (5-1) is rolling along…
Read MoreLocals burning up the track
Multiple local high school track athletes competed Saturday in the Illinois Top Times Indoor Classic at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. The highlights included Waterloo’s Cameron Crump placing sixth in…
Read MoreTotal Dom-ination
Kansas University sophomore Dominic Voegele of Columbia was recognized as Big 12 Pitcher of the Week following his solid start to the season for the 23rd ranked Jayhawks baseball squad.…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 3-26-25
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
Read MoreYou know what happens when you assume | Mark’s Remarks
It’s funny how things occur to you when you are older, and you think “Wow. If I’d only known.” Am I right? How often did you assume something that you…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | March 17-21
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreKerry G. Davis | Obituary
Kerry Gene Davis, 63, was born on Oct. 12, 1961, to Carolyn and Gene Davis. Kerry passed away on Feb. 15, 2025, in Waynesburg, Pa. Kerry was employed by Butch…
Read MoreRaymond C. Rodenberg | Obituary
Raymond Charles Rodenberg, 97, of Waterloo, died March 28, 2025, in Waterloo. He was born Sept. 5, 1927. He is survived by his wife June Rodenberg (nee Williams), who he…
Read MoreWoman dies in Randolph County crash
A young woman with Monroe County ties died last week in a Randolph County crash. A two-vehicle crash on March 26 near Ellis Grove resulted in the death of Hannah…
Read MoreHannah D. Ruez | Obituary
Hannah Dorothy Ruez, 30, of Ruma, died and went home to her Savior Jesus’ arms on March 26, 2025, as a result of a tragic auto accident. Hannah loved her…
Read MoreFriday night crash near Red Bud
Emergency personnel responded about 8:05 p.m. Friday to a three-vehicle crash on Route 3 between J and LL roads south of Waterloo. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said a 2018…
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