Posts Tagged ‘62298’
Hawks win in penalty kicks over Eagles in sectional thriller
Gibault girls soccer head coach Matt Reeb couldn’t have imagined a better birthday present. On the fifth-year coach’s 29th birthday, his Hawks defeated rival Columbia 1-0 in a thrilling penalty…
Read MoreStrong storms cause damage across the area
Around 1:30 p.m. Friday, a strong storm swept through the area, resulting in damage reported throughout the area. Lightning struck a power substation in Waterloo and Valmeyer received wind damage. In…
Read MoreCrop-dusting helicopter crashes in Columbia field
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a crop-dusting helicopter down in a field in the area of 9500 D Road near…
Read MoreHorse rescued from creek in rural Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday to assist with a horse stuck in a ravine at 3001 Cedar Ridge Lane off Andy Road south of New…
Read MoreUNDEFEATED: ‘Dogs taking it one game at a time
Waterloo head softball coach Matt Mason admits he is in uncharted territory with his team’s amazing 31-0 start. The team set a new school record for softball wins in a…
Read MoreTwo years later, JoJo is cancer-free
Joseph “JoJo” Charles was introduced to Monroe County two years ago as a young cancer patient who wished to be a farmer. Today, the 7-year-old from the Kansas City area…
Read MoreParkview’s ‘Dr. B’ is ending on a high note
East or west of the Mississippi, Dr. Mike Beczkala’s reputation precedes him. Beczkala – principal of Parkview Elementary in Columbia and the unassuming maestro of Saint Louis University’s Pep Band…
Read MoreFormer Columbia resident guilty of child porn
A former Columbia man entered a guilty plea this week to federal child pornography charges, it was announced Friday. Stephen R. Wigginton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois,…
Read MoreTwo drug labs busted in Waterloo; man arrested for meth-making
A Waterloo man faces felony drug charges following an investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies that led to two separate drug labs being uncovered, with more charges against other individuals…
Read MoreWaterloo softball standing tall at 26-0
There are still plenty of games to be played, but the Waterloo softball team is bringing many sports lovers in the community back to 1989 with its fantastic 26-0 start…
Read MoreCity honors Metzger at last meeting
Longtime alderman Charlie Metzger was honored for 40 years of service on the Waterloo City Council as he received gifts and high praise for his dedication to the betterment of…
Read MorePlenty of ways to enjoy nature at Camp Wartburg
By CHERYL HEMMER For the Republic-Times It was relatively quiet at Camp Wartburg on a recent afternoon. But soon it will be exploding with the sounds of laughing, shrieking and…
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