Mitchell A. Rick | Obituary
Mitchell Allen “Mitch” Rick, 66, of Waterloo, died unexpectedly in his home on Oct. 22, 2025. Mitch was born March 11, 1959, In Belleville to Lester and GeorgieAnn (nee Malawy)…
Read MoreMaryLou Holcomb | Obituary
MaryLou Holcomb (nee VandeRiet) 84, of Freeburg, died on Oct. 22, 2025, in St. Louis. She was born Sept. 21, 1941, in East St. Louis, to the late Fred and…
Read MoreKenneth R. Althoff | Obituary
Kenneth R. Althoff, 87, of Red Bud, died peacefully on Oct. 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 5, 1938, in Evansville, to…
Read MoreKathleen M. Francescon | Obituary
Kathleen M. “Kathy” Francescon (nee Meyer), 61, of Waterloo, died Oct. 22, 2025, in Columbia. She was born July 21, 1964, in St. Louis. Kathy was a loving mother, a…
Read MoreFriday crash on Route 3 in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 1:35 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia. There was road blockage, entrapment and injuries as a result…
Read MoreFriday crash on Bluff Road
Emergency personnel responded about 11:50 a.m. Friday to a single-vehicle crash on Bluff Road just north of Valmeyer Road in Columbia. The crash occurred near a road construction area on…
Read MoreThursday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 11:45 a.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia. Police said a 2026 Honda SUV driven by Sonja…
Read MoreFatal head-on crash on Bluff Road
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to a fatal two-vehicle head-on crash on Bluff Road between Bottom and Steppig roads in Columbia. One of the vehicles caught fire…
Read MoreData center dialogue
Recent news regarding the possibility of a large-scale data center in the Rock City Admiral Parkway Development cave business complex in Old Valmeyer has raised a number of concerns. One…
Read MoreLocals rally for ‘No Kings’
A group of around 300 locals gathered along Route 3 in Waterloo late Saturday morning to participate in one of thousands of “No Kings” rallies across the country. Per an…
Read MoreHuschle helps hunting
A hunting enthusiast with local roots was recently recognized by the Illinois Conservation Foundation for his many years spent spreading his love of the outdoors, particularly through his long-running youth…
Read MoreWJHS talk continues
The future of Waterloo Junior High School was once again a large topic of discussion for the Waterloo School Board this month, though the board also saw a presentation regarding…
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