Hockey teams post wins
The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles each posted hockey wins last week. Last Tuesday, the Raging Bulldogs won 5-1 over East Alton-Wood River. Conner Blair recorded a hat trick…
Read MoreTow truck driver always helped
An East Carondelet tow truck driver and Prairie du Pont volunteer firefighter passed away last Wednesday after he was struck by a truck while assisting a broken down vehicle, leaving…
Read MoreCounty OKs budget; talks SAFE-T Act
Friday, Dec. 1 marked the first day of a new fiscal year for Monroe County. After several budget hearings throughout the month, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the…
Read MoreWPD chief retiring
A major position will soon need to be filled within the Waterloo Police Department as current chief Jeff Prosise will be retiring next month. The announcement came during Monday’s Waterloo…
Read MoreMany ways to give this Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, the season of giving is in full swing, and various charities and other organizations throughout the community are rushing to gather donations to make sure everyone…
Read MoreTax levy increase proposed in Waterloo
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night set a Truth in Taxation public hearing date for its proposed tax levy and approved measures related to the splash pad and water…
Read MoreColumbia OKs tax levy
If current projections are accurate, property owners in Columbia will experience a reduction in property tax rates for the fourth consecutive year. The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved…
Read MoreLocation ideal for Southport Plaza
Motorists frequenting the I-255/Route 3 interchange at the north end of Columbia might well have noticed the new lot across from Red Roof Liquor & Lottery. With the bulk of…
Read MoreField set for March primary
With the filing period ending Monday for candidates seeking party nominations at the federal, state and local levels, the names of all those running in 2024 are now known. The…
Read MoreRevising the role of government | Ott Observations
It’s hard to imagine an issue or topic that isn’t divisive today. Supposedly different opinions are grounded in different ideologies, be they conservative, liberal, libertarian or socialistic. It feels more…
Read MoreBe quiet | Mark’s Remarks
I was reading in 2 Kings from the Bible this summer about Elijah and Elisha. Confusing names? People mispronounce them and often get them mixed up. But their story, their…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 11-29-23
(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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