Seniors stay active in Waterloo
The Waterloo Senior Center continues to serve as an important resource for elders in the community, offering a place for folks to socialize, enjoy a meal and keep busy with…
Read MoreZoning hubbub in New Athens
New Athens has seen some upset as of late centered around zoning as a group in the community largely represented by the village’s former mayor have taken umbrage with plans…
Read MoreAutumn astronomy at Lakeview
Splash pad maintenance and an upcoming evening event at Lakeview Park were among the main topics of discussion at last Wednesday’s Waterloo Park District Board meeting. Among the board’s action…
Read MoreLawsuit filed following storm
A Waterloo man has sued J.F. Electric, Inc., for negligence during utility line repair following a severe storm earlier this year. Perry Skaer filed the lawsuit Oct. 7 in Monroe…
Read MoreCrawford fraud sentencing delayed
Columbia developer Gregg Crawford will now have to wait until December to learn the consequences of his involvement in a bank fraud scheme. Crawford pled guilty in federal court on…
Read MorePrison for DUI injury crash
A Missouri man was sentenced last week in Monroe County Circuit Court to prison for his role in a September 2024 crash on I-255 near the Jefferson Barracks Bridge. Brian…
Read MoreA mixed pumpkin harvest
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek October is a busy month for the top pumpkin producing state and while consumers likely won’t see the effects, Mother Nature has challenged some Illinois fields…
Read MoreArendell saves best for last
Columbia High School senior Avery Arendell certainly made her fourth and final trip to the IHSA Class 1A State Girls Golf Tournament at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur…
Read MoreCross-town rivals go pink
The usual colors are orange and black against maroon and navy, but not on this night. The Waterloo High School and Gibault Catholic High School volleyball squads met for the…
Read MoreFootball teams keep battling
In high school football action from Friday night, two of three local squads were victorious. Waterloo (5-2) won 43-14 in the “Battle of the Bulldogs” at Highland in a key…
Read MoreSoccer teams aim for glory
Local high school boys soccer squads are putting the wraps on the regular season and will soon turn their focus to regional play. Waterloo (14-3-2) won two of three recent…
Read MoreJunior high squads end at state
The junior high school baseball and softball seasons came to an end last week with a few local squads battling in Southern Illinois Jr. High School Athletic Association state tournaments.…
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