Yes we can | Ott Observations
Recently, I attended a religious retreat. I gave a talk on the retreat about my faith journey. There are three words that are critical to my journey that all start…
Read MoreThank you, folks | Mark’s Remarks
Next Tuesday will be my last day as a teacher. I really can’t quite comprehend it. But still, it’s happening. Are you looking forward to not reading about my retirement?…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5-15-24
(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 MoreRobert R. Burkemper | Obituary
Robert “Bob” Raymond Burkemper, 99, of Waterloo, died Monday, May 20, 2024, at Oak Hill nursing home in Waterloo. Robert was born July 31, 1924, in St. Louis, and was…
Read MoreMonday crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 5:40 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Marketplace Drive in Waterloo. The vehicles involved were a Jeep, which pulled into the Dairy…
Read MoreJoyce E. Schmidt | Obituary
Joyce E. Schmidt, 83, of Columbia, died May 18, 2024, at Oak Hill Care Center, Waterloo, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was born July 12, 1940, in Belleville, daughter…
Read MoreGas line possibly struck in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly before 2 p.m. Monday to the report of a gas line possible struck during excavation in the 2800 block of Lakeside Drive in Columbia.…
Read MoreStolen vehicle arrest near Red Bud
A young woman was arrested Friday near Red Bud in connection with a stolen vehicle report. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said Investigator Calvin Savage, who is assigned to the…
Read MoreClarence H. Stockel | Obituary
Clarence H. Stockel, 90, of Waterloo, died May 17, 2024, in Waterloo. He was born Aug. 29, 1933, in Waterloo. Clarence was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church…
Read MoreFriday crash in Burksville
An injury crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. Friday on Kaskaskia Road at KK Road in Burksville. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said a 2001 Toyota Camry driven by Seth…
Read MoreLee A. Guttmann | Obituary
Lee A. Guttmann (nee Johner), 79, of Waterloo, died at home surrounded by the love of her family on May 16, 2024. She was born Nov. 13, 1944, in St.…
Read MoreFrancine | Pet of the Week
Francine is as sweet as they come. She loves all people, would be good with kids and is great with all of her dog friends. No chickens for this bird…
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