Hockey squads keep opponents in check
Both local high school hockey teams are in first place in their respective divisions as the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association regular season continues. In Varsity 2A, the Freeburg-Waterloo Raging…
Read MoreWHS wrestles in CM tourney
The Waterloo High School boys wrestling team placed fifth out of 18 teams at the Civic Memorial Tournament over the weekend, with two wrestlers winning their weight division. Matthew Deutch,…
Read MoreBowlers striking it big
The Waterloo and Columbia high school boys and girls bowling teams are rolling right along as the season gets into high gear. On Monday, the Waterloo boys and girls bowlers…
Read MoreGibault Hall of Fame class chosen
Gibault Catholic High School recently announced its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class, which will be honored during the Jan. 11 boys basketball game against Civic Memorial. The newest Hall…
Read MoreForced Christmas | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it: I think people rush Christmas every year because they long for something to change. They are not happy with something going…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 12-4-24
(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 MoreRamona Petri | Obituary
Ramona Petri, 65, of White Hall, died on Dec. 7, 2024, in Springfield. She was born on July 19, 1959, to Ralph and Maggie (Lane) Rogers. Ramona grew up in…
Read MoreI-255 lane closures in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs on northbound I-255 over Prairie Du Pont Canal just south of Route 157 in St. Clair County will require double lane closures…
Read MoreDonald P. Steele | Obituary
Donald Paul Steele, 93 of Columbia, died Dec. 4, 2024, at Bria of Columbia in Columbia. He was born Jan. 17, 1931, in East St. Louis. Donald was a self…
Read MoreRebecca S. Sippel | Obituary
Rebecca Susan Sippel, 50, died Dec. 4, 2024, in St. Louis, surrounded by her family. She was born April 15, 1974, in Hermann, Mo. Rebecca worked as a CNA for…
Read MoreKathryn N. Gale | Obituary
Kathryn N. Gale (nee Whitehouse), 80, of Waterloo, died Dec. 9, 2024, in Waterloo. She was born July 16, 1944, in St. Louis. She is survived by her husband Charles…
Read MoreRonald L. Kelley | Obituary
Ronald L. Kelley, 76 of Hecker, died Dec. 6, 2024, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis. He was born to the late William R. and Rita M. (nee Wittenauer) Kelley…
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