Ward leaves ‘The Voice’
A local singer has made waves over the last few weeks as the community tuned in each week to watch his performances on NBC’s “The Voice.” Unfortunately, Eli Ward’s time…
Read MoreWaterloo FFA takes national stage
The Waterloo FFA chapter has had much to celebrate lately, being represented beyond the state level at last week’s National FFA Convention in Indianapolis thanks to an FFA Creed Speaking…
Read MoreWiegand picked as WPD sergeant
The Waterloo Police Board of Commissioners met last Wednesday evening at City Hall to appoint a new sergeant, replacing former Sgt. Eric Zaber. Following a lengthy closed session and an…
Read MoreNew housing discussed in Columbia
With affordable housing at a premium in the area, the Columbia City Council spent a majority of its Monday meeting discussing a proposed condominium development near Gedern Estates between Ghent…
Read MoreRP Lumber sues KB Contracting
A lawyer representing RP Lumber Co., Inc. has sued KB Development Group, LLC and its owner Michael Thomas for breach of contract and allegedly failing to pay for nearly $150,000…
Read MoreDog fight injury lawsuit
A lawsuit was filed Thursday in Monroe County Circuit Court in which Connie Hall of rural Waterloo has sued her neighbors Jennifer and Gregory Candrl for failure to restrain their…
Read MoreMan injured in Waterloo shooting
One man was injured and another man faces charges following a Thursday evening shooting in Waterloo. The Waterloo Police Department responded at 7:05 p.m. to an apartment at 422 W.…
Read MoreFederal appeals court upholds Illinois’ assault weapons ban
In a 2-1 ruling on Friday, a federal appeals court declined to block enforcement of Illinois’ assault weapon ban as well as similar local ordinances, saying the rights guaranteed under…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 11-1-23
(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…
Read MoreThe Age of Skepticism | Ott Observations
I was on a retreat recently and the issue of the decline of the institution of religion was part of the discussion. Less than half of Americans are members of…
Read MoreThe Horror | Mark’s Remarks
I have said for all of my married life that I could die a happy man if my wife ever told me she’d found the perfect swimsuit and was also…
Read MoreTuesday crash near Red Bud
Emergency personnel responded at 10 a.m. Tuesday to a vehicle crash with road blockage and minor injuries on Route 3 at J Road northwest of Red Bud. Police said a…
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