Soccer teams seek playoff glory
All three local high school girls soccer squads were in action Tuesday night, seeking either a regional title or the chance to play for one. Gibault (13-8-2) opened Class 1A…
Read MorePostseason softball catching on
Two local high school softball squads recently celebrated conference titles as regional play gets underway. Columbia (22-5) won 8-0 at Salem on Thursday to avenge a May 6 loss and…
Read MoreMon-Clair season underway
The Mon-Clair League opened its 2025 baseball season with all six teams in action on Sunday. Last year’s playoff champion Millstadt Green Machine opened with a doubleheader sweep of the…
Read MoreLocals named scholar athletes
In its 59th year, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete program recently honored one student from every area high school, a requirement being that they participate in athletics and excel…
Read MoreDaniel L. Spickard | Obituary
Daniel L. Spickard, 60, of Waterloo, died May 18, 2025, in St. Louis. He was born June 30, 1964, in Belleville. Daniel was an assistant vice president of Citizens Community…
Read MoreJohn H. Cleveland | Obituary
John Henry Cleveland, 84, born June 5, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, Ind., died May 12, 2025, at his residence in Deleon Springs, Fla. John proudly served in the U.S. Navy.…
Read MoreOwning it | Ott Observations
Recently, I read an editorial where the writer was critical of both of our political parties, claiming they have let us down and delivered us to this moment in our…
Read MoreThe informality of our youth | Mark’s Remarks
I have often thought of the contrasts that present themselves when we look back at our early days on this earth; or for that matter, even before we got here.…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5-14-25
(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 MoreReal Estate Transactions | May 5-9, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreRoger D. Strong | Obituary
Roger D. Strong, 64, of Waterloo, died May 18, 2025, in Red Bud. He was born April 28, 1961, in Red Bud. A man of grit, heart, and quiet generosity,…
Read MoreVehicle flees police in Columbia
Police are investigating after a vehicle sped away from an officer in Columbia and fled into Missouri early Monday morning. Columbia police said that at about 12:50 a.m., an officer…
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