Mathes leaves Waterloo park board
On top of addressing a major issue with the Waterloo Community Splash Pad along with several other items, the Waterloo Park District Board also accepted the resignation of board member…
Read MoreTurner seeks new trial
Following a jury trial last month which found a Waterloo man guilty of three counts of sexual assault by force, the attorney for defendant Travis W. Turner has requested a…
Read MorePhillip Garnto | Obituary
Phillip S. Garnto, 82, of Waterloo, died Aug. 20, 2024, in Waterloo. He was born Sept. 15, 1941, in Wrightsville, Ga. Phillip retired from McDonnell Douglas and was the owner…
Read MoreWaterloo starts school year strong
The Waterloo School Board gathered Monday for its first meeting of the new academic year, dedicating two district athletic fields, addressing mold in two district schools and generally discussing a…
Read MoreGuilty plea in fatal boating incident
The criminal trial of Dylan T. McEwen, 26, of Swansea, in Camden County, Mo., has ended with a guilty plea to one count of boating while intoxicated. The original charge…
Read MorePoetker retires from education
With hundreds of students once again filling Waterloo schools, a familiar face for many of them will be absent this year as a longtime substitute teacher and paraprofessional celebrated the…
Read MoreMultiple issues for county zoning
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals met last week, addressing one actual zoning item while serving in more of an advisory capacity in other matters. One of three items…
Read MoreExpansion coming to SWIC-Red Bud
Southwestern Illinois College announced the expansion of Career Technology Education programming to its Red Bud campus and the construction of a new 7,800 square foot facility. SWIC said the expansion…
Read MoreSoccer season set to kick off
Featuring three local high schools coming off regional titles – one of which went to state – Monroe County should once again be a soccer hotbed this fall. The 2024…
Read MoreLocals gearing up for college football
For some, the football passion continues past the Friday night lights playing at local high schools. Several former football standouts from Columbia and Waterloo high schools are getting ready to…
Read MoreWednesday morning crash near WHS
Emergency personnel responded about 7 a.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on South Market Street near the entrance to Waterloo High School. The Waterloo Fire Department assisted with traffic control…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 8-14-24
(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…
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