WHS students take flight
Approximately 130 young women, including two Waterloo High School students, from 18 St. Louis area high schools and organizations recently gathered at St. Louis Downtown Airport for the 2024 Girls…
Read MoreGuilty plea in Red Bud murder
A Red Bud man entered a guilty plea for a 2023 murder in that city. The North County News reported that Shawn Porter, 49, pleaded guilty Nov. 8 to a…
Read MoreSayles runs to all-state glory
Following a breakout junior campaign this fall on the gridiron, Waterloo High School running back Derez Sayles received all-state recognition last week. Sayles was named as an honorable mention on…
Read MoreCHS soccer star named all-state
Columbia High School soccer standout Hayes van Breusegen was recently named to the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State Team following a fantastic season. The speedy senior forward led…
Read MoreSandstrom makes all-state
Columbia High School volleyball standout Claire Sandstrom was recently selected to the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Second Team for her efforts on the court this fall. Sandstrom,…
Read MoreGirls hoops season tips off
The high school girls basketball season tipped off with two local tournaments this week. The 14th annual Columbia Tip-Off Classic began Monday night with both the host Eagles and Waterloo…
Read MoreDavis at the top of her game
Western Kentucky University soccer player Maddie Davis of Waterloo was recently named Goalkeeper of the Year and All-Conference USA First Team for her play this season. Davis allowed just six…
Read MoreTuesday crash in Columbia
Columbia EMS and fire department personnel assisted Columbia police with a crash involving a motorcycle about 6:25 p.m. Tuesday on the ramp from Route 158 to northbound Route 3. Police…
Read MoreChoosing humanity | Ott Observations
Earlier this fall, I was touring the Alps in central Europe. There were countless beautiful churches. On the side wall of one of the churches there was this saying: “We…
Read MoreLeaf tolerance, planning and priorities | Mark’s Remarks
Here come the leaves. It’s always interesting to me how long it takes for the leaves to fall off completely. It’s also interesting to me how much my priorities…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 11-13-24
(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 MoreJoAnn F. Sander | Obituary
JoAnn F. Sander, 72 of Columbia, died Nov. 19, 2024, at Nazareth Living Center, St. Louis. She was born Dec. 17, 1951 in Belleville. JoAnn was a retired federal employee.…
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