Call for changes after Menard incidents
Menard Correctional Center in Chester was placed on lockdown last week and staff were provided with personal protective equipment as a hazmat team and the Illinois Department of Corrections investigate…
Read MoreRural King thief nabbed again
A man previously arrested for theft from a Waterloo store was apprehended again for allegedly committing the same crime last week. Kevin P. Ricks, 58, of Belleville, was charged with…
Read MoreBulldogs rally past Rams
In a back-and-forth affair, the Waterloo High School football squad pulled out an exciting 35-28 victory Friday night at Mt. Vernon to open the season. It didn’t look promising early…
Read MoreColumbia runs past Mater Dei
The Columbia High School football team posted an impressive 35-0 victory at Mater Dei to open its 2024 season on Friday night. The Eagles rushed for 301 yards while holding…
Read MoreDupo football falls in opener
The Dupo High School football team hosted Bayless to open the 2024 season on Friday night, falling 44-12. Bayless rushed for 358 total yards in the game and forced three…
Read MoreVolleyball squads spike into action
The high school volleyball season is underway, with a few local squads starting off in tournament play while others got a couple of regular season matches under their belts. Columbia…
Read MoreSoccer teams struggling early
It’s been a rough start for most of the Monroe County high school boys soccer teams so far this fall. In fact, Waterloo (1-1-1) is the only local squad with…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 8-28-24
(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 MoreCrawford S. Bryant | Obituary
Crawford Scott Bryant, 15, of Columbia, entered into rest on Sept. 1, 2024. He was born May 9, 2009, in Creve Coeur, Mo. Crawford brought immeasurable joy and light into…
Read MoreGerald J. Toennies | Obituary
Gerald J. Toennies, 86, of Waterloo, died Sept. 2, 2024, in Waterloo. He was born April 9, 1938, in Damiansville. He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church…
Read MoreTaste Buds | Let’s taco ’bout Mi Delicias
A new column by Vivanda Felice and Pipa Benoit, pseudonyms for two Monroe County “foodies” dedicated to supporting and highlighting local food, spirit and culture. Nothing satisfies my (Vivanda) food-soul…
Read MoreMonday crash south of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 11:20 a.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries on Route 3 at KK Road south of Waterloo. Route 3 was limited to one lane of…
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