Bulldogs, Eagles win in blowouts
In local high school football action, Waterloo and Columbia posted convincing wins Friday night. Waterloo (5-1) won 50-15 at home over Jerseyville for its homecoming game. Derez Sayles ran for…
Read MoreCHS golfers make state
Two local high school golfers qualified for the state tournament by virtue of strong showings this postseason. Columbia juniors Kyle Chudd and Avery Arendell will be teeing off at…
Read MoreSoccer regionals start next week
Regional tournament play is in view for high school boys soccer as local teams look to put their best foot forward to conclude the regular season. Columbia (16-3-1) hasn’t lost…
Read MoreSpikers getting set for playoff success
Local high school volleyball squads will soon find out their respective playoff paths as the regular season winds down. Columbia (20-4) won two of three recent matches. Last Tuesday, the…
Read MoreGibault tennis girls smiling
The Gibault Catholic High School girls tennis team picked up its fourth straight win by defeating Bunker Hill, 4-3, on Sept. 19. At No. 2 doubles, Sophie Winkeler and Kaila…
Read MoreCollege kudos for Seidel
The Ohio Valley Conference announced that former local high school volleyball standout Jessie Seidel was selected as an Ohio Valley Conference award winner following her performance at the Kangaroo Klassic. …
Read MoreWaterloo man nabbed following pursuit
A local man was apprehended in connection with a recent alleged armed robbery following a Friday morning pursuit. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that shortly after 7 a.m., it…
Read MoreNancy C. Kurtz | Obituary
Nancy C. Kurtz, 86, died Oct. 8, 2024. Nancy was the only child of Richard S. and Frances E. Kurtz (nee Key). Nancy grew up in Dupo and then lived…
Read MoreDrug arrest following police pursuit
A Missouri man was arrested on multiple felonies following a police pursuit late last Wednesday night in Monroe County. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that shortly after 11 p.m.,…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 10-2-24
(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 MoreGod’s on my side | Ott Observations
Lately I’ve been binge-watching “The Chosen.” If you’re not familiar with the series, it is an historical drama based on the life of Jesus as seen through his disciples. Now…
Read MorePleasantries | Mark’s Remarks
All right, I will admit that I am overly sensitive about friendliness and niceties. Even though I know that it’s not about me, I take personal offense when a…
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