Study: New Athens a remarkable river town
The Village of New Athens was recently recognized as one of 25 remarkable river towns outside of Chicago for having thoughtful civic, environmental, and recreational initiatives pertaining to rivers. Each…
Read MoreBulldogs bow out of football playoffs
With a driving drizzle at times turning to rain plus a brisk wind throughout, an exciting second round Class 4A football playoff game took place Saturday at Waterloo High School.…
Read MoreEagles soccer 4th at state
The Columbia High School boys soccer squad brought home a fourth place trophy from the IHSA Class 1A state tournament late last week in Hoffmann Estates. The Eagles played solid…
Read MoreVolleyballers fall in sectional finals
The Waterloo and Columbia high school volleyball squads ended their season Thursday night in sectional final matches. The Bulldogs (25-13) lost 25-19, 25-19 to Mascoutah in a Class 3A showdown…
Read MoreSolid starts for hockey squads
The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles have both won more than they’ve lost in the early going to the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association regular season. The Raging Bulldogs…
Read MoreWHS girls XC runs at state
The Waterloo High School girls cross country squad ran Saturday at the IHSA Class 2A state meet held at Detweiller Park in Peoria, placing 13th overall. The Bulldogs were led…
Read MoreSmith runs at state
Waterloo High School freshman Luke Smith competed in the IHSA Class 2A state boys cross country meet Saturday in Peoria, posting a finish time slightly above 16 minutes in mud…
Read MoreWHS, CHS all-area golfers
The 2024 Metro East Golf Coaches Association recently released its Class 2A All-Area Boys Golf squad, which includes a few local high school golfers. Making the all-area first team list…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 11-6-24
(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 MoreChristmas lists | Mark’s Remarks
I tried to watch the classic Bela Lugosi “Dracula” the other night right after we said good night to the driveway fire pit and told the neighbors across the street…
Read MoreCarolyn Murphy | Obituary
Carolyn Murphy (nee Burger) of Waterloo, formerly of St. Louis, was baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Nov. 4, 2024, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of…
Read MoreMark Dexheimer | Obituary
Mark Dexheimer, born in Springfield, died Nov. 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love and dedication. A devoted husband to Cheryl for 44 years, Mark is now…
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