Teens charged in Dupo shooting
Three teenagers have been charged in St. Clair County Court following a double-shooting that took place late last Monday morning in Dupo which resulted in the death of 37-year-old Cody…
Read MoreAn update on Waterloo water matters
The issue of water remains a hot topic in Waterloo, with updates offered by both city officials and employees after recent concerns about the service had seemingly reached a boiling…
Read MoreCHS combats construction costs
Columbia High School has been in the midst of major construction for the past few months – with planning for the project stretching back at least two years – in…
Read MoreCounty clerk follows the money
With recent state and national headlines focusing on government efficiency as well as questionable government spending, Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean is pushing for a change in the way the…
Read MoreShowing support for Oak Hill
Late last month, Monroe County celebrated its final payment of construction bonds for Oak Hill, the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center that served as the replacement for the Monroe…
Read MoreDAISY Award nurses at Red Bud Regional
Brenden Heller and Melanie Lehman, registered nurses in the emergency department at Red Bud Regional Hospital, were honored this quarter with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is…
Read MoreSuch great heights for Eagles at state
Ending a 12-year drought, the Columbia High School cheerleading squad got back to the top of the podium with two of its all-time best routines this weekend at the IHSA…
Read MoreGirls basketballers ready for regionals
The postseason is about to begin for local high school girls basketball squads. Regional tournament action starts Saturday for three of the four local hoops teams. Columbia (21-7) is hosting…
Read MoreBoys hoopsters have the hops
With the regular season nearing its end, local high school boys hoops squads are turning their focus to positioning themselves for a solid playoff showing. Columbia (21-5) entered Tuesday’s Cahokia…
Read MoreWHS wrestling sending 7 to sectional
While the Waterloo High School boys wrestlers finished second as a team during Saturday’s regional meet held in its home gym, seven individuals found the podium and will travel to…
Read MoreWJHS boys hoops makes state
The Waterloo Junior High School boys basketball team won a Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class L regional title Thursday night to advance to the state tournament. The…
Read MoreGirls bowlers advance to sectional
The Waterloo and Columbia high school girls bowling teams are sending two individuals each to the IHSA Mt. Vernon Sectional this Saturday by virtue of solid performances at the Collinsville…
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