Millstadt takes Mon-Clair title
Following what was just an average regular season, the Millstadt Green Machine stormed through the Mon-Clair League playoffs to capture the team’s fourth postseason championship. “It all kind of just…
Read MoreYoung shooters take AIM
Several young locals displayed their trap shooting talents recently in Sparta. Members of the Waterloo Lead Heads youth shooting club participated in the Academic Integrity Marksmanship tournament July 25-29 at…
Read MoreJennifer M. Candler | Obituary
Jennifer M. Candler (nee Linker), 67, of Waterloo, died Aug. 12, 2024, in Fenton, Mo. She was born Nov. 25, 1956, in Red Bud. She is survived by her husband…
Read MoreKing makers | Ott Observations
Recently, I nerded out and read the complete majority and dissenting opinions of the Supreme Court for Trump v. United States concerning presidential immunity from criminal prosecution. A six-justice majority…
Read MoreYou missed National Parents’ Day | Mark’s Remarks
If you had no idea and you’re just hearing about National Parents Day, you missed it. Perhaps you can head to the card shop and pick up a belated card…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 8-7-24
(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 MoreTuesday crash in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday to a single-vehicle crash at 954 Gall Road. No injuries were reported in the crash, which resulted in a power pole…
Read MoreSemi truck fire on Tuesday
The Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded about 10:25 a.m. Tuesday to a flames showing from the brakes area of a semi truck on Route 3 just…
Read MorePatricia L. Lally | Obituary
Patricia Lee Lally entered into the hands of her Lord on Aug. 7, 2024, at the age of 84. Pat graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in education. …
Read MoreJoyce L. Calder | Obitaury
Joyce L. Calder (nee Behnken), 88, of New Athens, died July 29, 2024. She was born March 26, 1936, to the late John A. and ORa Behnken. Joyce was an…
Read MoreStructure fire in New Athens
The Hecker and Freeburg fire departments assisted the New Athens Fire Department with structure fire reported about 2:30 a.m. Saturday in the 8000 block of Peacock Site Road near New…
Read MoreGladys Ruff | Obituary
Gladys Ann Ruff, née Grommet, 89, passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2024. She was born Jan. 10, 1935, in Smithton, to Carl and Lillian Grommet (nee Daab), the youngest…
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