Teen mental health pep talk
A number of local schools recently hosted public speaker Brittany Richmond as part of their celebration of Red Ribbon Week. Brought in thanks to the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free…
Read MoreSupport in SNAP fight
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits came to an end with the close of October amid the federal government shutdown, though a pair of court orders prompted the Trump Administration to…
Read MoreWaterloo helps food pantries
The Waterloo City Council saved its best action item for last Monday night at City Hall, voting to assist local food pantries struggling to keep their shelves stocked. As reported…
Read MoreWaterloo responds to lawsuit
The City of Waterloo last week filed an answer to allegations contained in a lawsuit alleging misconduct by a Waterloo Police Department officer while responding to a fatal crash last…
Read MoreLawsuit filed in Schnucks incident
A local woman filed suit in Monroe County Circuit Court last week, seeking monetary damages for pain and suffering and medical bills incurred following an incident last summer during which…
Read MoreInput sought on WJHS future
The Waterloo School District is hosting tours of Waterloo Junior High School and accepting public feedback over the coming days to give the community a chance to help determine the…
Read MoreEagles fly to state again
For a third straight year, a convocation of Eagles will fly north this weekend for the IHSA Class 1A state soccer tournament. Considering the Columbia High School boys soccer program…
Read More‘Dogs defense dominant in playoff upset
By COREY SAATHOFF Editor The Waterloo High School football squad traveled north and stunned Mt. Zion in a first round IHSA Class 4A playoff game Friday night, using defense and…
Read MoreRegional volleyball champions
Two local high school volleyball squads won regional championships last week and were in action Tuesday night with sights set on sectional glory. Columbia (35-1) continues to look like the…
Read MoreSeason ends for wounded Eagles
Despite a first round playoff exit, there were memories made Saturday and throughout the season for the Columbia High School football squad. The Eagles ended their Saturday at state-ranked Breese…
Read MoreTigers tame playoff monster
It’s been a long time coming, but the Dupo High School football team is moving on to the second round of the playoffs. The Tigers (9-1) defeated Salt Fork at…
Read MoreHockey season underway
Two local high school club hockey teams opened the 2025-26 season Monday night. The defending Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association Varsity 1A champion Columbia Eagles took the ice Monday night…
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