Sights set on volleyball regionals
In continuance of “Pink October” as a symbol of support for women beating breast cancer, rivals Columbia and Waterloo dressed in pink and raised money for the ongoing fight as…
Read MoreJunior high runners solid at state
Local junior girls and boys cross country runners fared well at the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association state meets in DuQuoin on Saturday. Lydia Huffman won her second…
Read MoreZavorka makes state
Waterloo High School senior Kamryn Zavorka advanced out of the Class 1A Triad Sectional this past weekend to qualify for the IHSA Girls Tennis State Finals. Zavorka has excelled at…
Read MorePostseason play for soccer squads
In local high school boys soccer action, Gibault (9-12) pulled off a thrilling 2-1 victory in overtime over Wesclin on Saturday to advance to Tuesday’s Class 1A regional final at…
Read MoreDefunding government | Ott Observations
For some of us, one election issue is a concern some legislators want to defund police. In fact, this is only a handful of extremists in the Democratic Party and…
Read MoreLuxuriating | Mark’s Remarks
Sometimes I like to pretend I’m a famous columnist who makes so much money writing that he can write philosophical and clever columns from the den of my country house,…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 10-16-24
(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 MoreDylane K. Doerr | Obituary
Dylane K. Doerr, of Columbia, co-owner of Doerr Construction Inc. and well-known member of the Monroe County community, died Oct. 20, 2024 in Columbia. He was 65. Born March 7,…
Read MoreWFD cleans Route 156 oil spill
The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 7:45 p.m. Monday to an oil spill caused by a blown engine on a fuel truck on Route 156 near Susewind Lane east of…
Read MoreJoy A. Brown | Obitiuary
Joy Ann Brown (nee Davis), 49, of Cape Coral, Fla., born Dec. 19, 1974, entered into eternity on Oct. 7, 2024. Joy grew up in Columbia and was an accomplished…
Read MoreJeanette H. McLaughlin | Obituary
Jeanette H. McLaughlin, died peacefully in her sleep at her residence in Sunset Hills, Mo., on Oct. 19, 2024, after living with Alzheimer’s for nine years. She was 83 years…
Read MoreLarry L. Lauer | Obituary
Larry L. Lauer, 78, of Columbia, died Oct. 18, 2024, in Columbia. He was born Jan. 4, 1946, in Belleville. He was a member of Zoar United Church of Christ…
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