MRTD changing St. Clair route
The Monroe-Randolph Transit District announced it is implementing changes to its Go St. Clair route. From Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, the Go St. Clair route will operate on an…
Read MoreTariffs would hurt U.S. farmers
Ratcheting up tariffs on U.S. imports of Chinese products would place a target on both U.S. soybeans and corn and create a ripple effect throughout rural economies, according to a…
Read MoreBulldogs have playoff football fever
The Waterloo community is excited to cheer on its local high school football squad as it hosts a playoff game this weekend. In a rare Saturday afternoon high school football…
Read MoreEagles set to battle Cahokia
With five wins, a high school football team becomes eligible but not a lock to make the postseason. Columbia picked up an important sixth victory of the season at home…
Read MoreDupo gets Althoff in the playoffs
Despite a loss Friday night at Nashville, the Dupo High School football team qualified for the Class 1A playoffs and will attempt to play the role of David vs. Goliath…
Read MoreWHS cross country running to Olney
The Waterloo High School girls and boys cross country squads performed well at the IHSA Class 2A Carbondale Regional on Saturday, each qualifying for this weekend’s sectional run in Olney.…
Read MoreSoccer squads hungry for more
Two local high school boys soccer squads captured regional crowns last week, but the goal is to keep kicking on. Columbia (22-3-1) moved its unbeaten streak to 23 games with…
Read MoreVolleyballers aim to survive and advance
It’s win or go home for local high school volleyball squads playing in regional tournaments this week. Waterloo (23-12) opened Class 3A Herrin Regional play Tuesday night against Marion, winning…
Read MoreMore soccer kudos for Davis
A former Gibault Catholic High School soccer standout continues to make a name for herself at the college level. Maddie Davis, a redshirt junior goalkeeper at Western Kentucky University, was…
Read MoreRegrets, lessons learned from Kathy Bates
I watched Kathy Bates on “CBS Sunday Morning” a couple of weeks ago because I like her. She’s been in some really good movies and played some great characters. I…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 10-23-24
(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 MoreCombine fire burns field near Burksville
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday to a combine on fire with flames spreading to a bean field in the 4200 block of KK Road near…
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