Eagles end season at Cahokia
The Columbia High School football team dropped a 30-17 contest at Cahokia in a first round Class 4A playoff matchup Friday night at Cahokia High School. The Eagles (6-4) recovered…
Read MoreVolleyballers spike into sectionals
The Columbia and Waterloo high school squads both won regional championships on Halloween night, advancing into the sectional round. After downing Red Bud in straight sets last Tuesday, Columbia (30-6)…
Read MoreHockey teams open with wins
The Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association season has gotten underway, with both local teams opening with victories. The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs played their varsity season opener Monday night against Granite…
Read MoreBulldogs fall in soccer sectional
The season came to an end last Wednesday for the Waterloo High School boys soccer squad. The Bulldogs (11-9-2) dropped a hard-fought 1-0 contest to longtime Mississippi Valley Conference nemesis…
Read MoreAlthoff too much for Dupo
The Dupo High School football team ended its season with a 60-0 loss at the hands of a high-powered Althoff squad Friday night in a first round Class 1A playoff…
Read MoreWHS girls XC makes state
The Waterloo High School girls cross country squad placed fifth at Saturday’s Class 2A Olney Sectional, which was good enough to qualify for this Saturday’s state meet in Peoria. Leading…
Read MoreGibault girls tennis ends season
The Gibault Catholic High School girls tennis team ended its season with an overall record of 7-6. Clara Willson led the way for the Hawks with an 8-6 singles record,…
Read MoreGibault has all-area golfers
The Metro East Golf Coaches Association announced its 2024 All-Area Class 1A Boys Golf Team recently, with two golfers from Gibault Catholic High School making the cut. Listed on the…
Read MoreReal issues | Ott Observations
When you ask people about the issues on which they decide their vote, you get a whole range of answers. Some don’t appear to sort issues by importance or priority.…
Read MoreParty aftermath | Mark’s Remarks
Our youngest, according to her three older siblings, is spoiled. Since she was 3, she has dreamed up and hosted several different parties. Her first Halloween party took place when…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 11-5-24
(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 MoreJames H. Schneider | Obituary
James H. Schneider, 74, of Red Bud, died Nov. 5, 2024, in Columbia. He was born Dec. 1, 1949, in Red Bud. James was an avid hunter and fisherman, barrel…
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