Mathenia is state runner-up on the mat
Another historic season for the Waterloo High School wrestling program very nearly ended with its first state champion. As it turns out, that feat will have to wait… but maybe…
Read MoreBulldogs, Eagles playing in regional finals
Three of the five local high school boys basketball squads are done for the season, with the remaining teams playing for regional titles Friday night. Waterloo (23-9) entered its own…
Read MoreGoodbye MVC, hello Cahokia Conference?
With the departure of two schools now official, remaining members of the Mississippi Valley Conference are exploring other options for its sports programs. Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian Charron spoke…
Read MoreGibault girls hoops ends season
The Gibault Catholic High School girls basketball squad ended its season with a loss last Wednesday in the Class 1A Marissa Regional to Sesser-Valier. The final score was 40-19, as…
Read MoreColumbia hockey on brink of title
The Columbia Eagles hockey team advanced to the next round of the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association Varsity 1A playoffs by virtue of a two-game sweep of Triad last week. …
Read MoreBrandenburger bowls at state
Columbia High School sophomore Maddie Brandenburger concluded her successful season this past weekend at the IHSA state bowling tournament at The Cherry Bowl in Rockford. Brandenburger finished with a 40th…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Feb. 10-14
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 MoreThinking it through | Ott Observations
I once worked for an automotive industry supplier. We made the metal tongue that snaps into your seat belt buckle. We were a second tier supplier, selling the tongues to…
Read MoreRunning high | Mark’s Remarks
This week, I read an article written by Amy Betters-Midtvedt, an author and former teacher who has written books about raising kids, teaching, and life in general. I don’t agree…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 2-19-25
(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 MoreRush hour crashes in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded late Tuesday afternoon to multiple crashes in the area of I-255 and Route 3 in Columbia. The first crash involved three vehicles about 4:30 p.m. on Route…
Read MoreKenneth G. ‘Butch’ Bochantin | Obituary
Kenneth Gregory “Butch” Bochantin, 71, of Waterloo, died Feb. 24, 2025, in O’Fallon. He was born Nov. 12, 1953, in Belleville. Kenneth was a member of the Knights of Columbus…
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