Henry J. Schlotmann | Obituary
Henry J. Schlotmann, 78, of Maeystown, died Dec. 16, 2024, in his sleep. He was born to the late Clemens and Helen (nee Kern) Schlotmann on May 2, 1946, in…
Read MoreMary F. Reichert | Obituary
Mary F. Reichert, 91, of Columbia, died Dec. 14, 2024, at her residence in Columbia. She was born Sept. 20, 1933, in St. Louis. Mary grew up in Paderborn, and…
Read MoreSink or swim? Pool on April ballot
A community pool could be on the horizon as the Waterloo Park District Board recently decided to open the question up to voters in the coming election. Following a lengthy…
Read MoreWaino to sing for HNS
Waterloo High School will soon host a concert featuring some big country talent, with students getting involved to organize the event and aid a local charity. Featuring artist Craig Campbell…
Read MoreAiding an animal lover
A Columbia woman who has battled illness all her life is currently pursuing brain surgery to remove a tumor and has reached out to the community to help her afford…
Read MoreTax talk for Waterloo schools
The Waterloo School Board focused its meeting Monday night on the 2024 tax levy, with attention also turning toward a myriad of maintenance projects and various points of positivity in…
Read MoreGibault hires new principal
The Most Rev. Michael McGovern, Bishop of Belleville has named Geoffrey Miller, Ph.D., Principal of Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo. His appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2025. Dr. Miller…
Read MoreWaterloo approves tax levy
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved a property tax levy increase for the current fiscal year during its final regular meeting of 2024. A public hearing, as advertised…
Read MoreCharges in Hecker incident
A Randolph County woman is facing multiple charges following a morning incident on Dec. 10 involving a Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputy. Crystal M. Lehnen, 36, of Baldwin, was charged…
Read MoreSouthbound I-255 lane closures this week
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced lane closures will be encountered on southbound I-255 beginning Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 9 a.m. through Friday, Dec. 20, at 3 p.m., weather permitting.…
Read MoreBoys hoops action heating up
Two local high school boys basketball squads are looking solid in the early going while others have plenty of work to do. Thanks to some monster efforts from 6-foot-10 senior…
Read MoreHawks, Eagles in Candy Cane Classic final
The Candy Cane Classic is underway at Gibault Catholic High School, and two local squads have their sights set on the tourney title. The host Hawks posted a 47-40 victory…
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