Posts Tagged ‘62298’
Columbia softball advances to sectional title game
They say big players play at their best in big games. Such was the case for Brianna Weilbacher of the Columbia softball team Thursday in the Class 3A Centralia Sectional…
Read MoreUpcoming Monroe County Events
If you’re looking for fun, local family events, look no further! We have a list of upcoming festivals and picnics in and around Monroe County. Bookmark this list and share…
Read MoreSquirrels source of recent power outages
Squirrels were the cause of multiple brief power outages in Waterloo over recent days, it was learned during the city council meeting on Monday night. Tim Birk, Waterloo’s director of…
Read MoreSame-sex marriage law takes effect
Same-sex marriage became legal in Illinois after the law officially went into effect June 1. Monroe County Clerk Dennis Knobloch said that while there were several calls Monday to his…
Read MoreValmeyer woman guilty of ID theft
A former home health personal nursing assistant from Valmeyer entered a guilty plea Thursday in federal court to charges of aggravated identity theft and access device fraud in connection to…
Read MoreProperty tax bills mailed out
Property tax bills were mailed out to residents Friday, the Monroe County Board was told during its Monday morning meeting. This year, Monroe County is on track to collect about…
Read MoreRetiring superintendent Helton reflects on career
After nine years as superintendent of the Waterloo school district, Jim Helton will be saying his goodbyes at the end of the month. Helton has big plans for his retirement.…
Read MoreEagles win regional title over Waterloo; Dupo wins sectional
The Columbia softball team survived a late comeback by cross-county rival Waterloo in the regional final played Saturday on their home field, taking the title 3-2. In a well-played…
Read MoreBulldogs fall in regional final, 5-1
Things started out promising for the Waterloo baseball team Saturday in the regional championship game against Mascoutah at WHS. The Bulldogs scratched across an unearned run in the top of…
Read MoreWaterloo Garden Club formed to beautify city
In an effort to beautify Waterloo for the summer and years to come, an official Waterloo Garden Club has been formed. Steve Notheisen, a Waterloo alderman and club member, said…
Read MoreColumbia putting its arms around history
When old timers gather, they often wax eloquently about childhood memories of where they grew up. Columbia doesn’t want those memories to pass. The city is pressing forward with a…
Read MoreBulldogs clip Eagles in regional
Sometimes one big inning is all you need to win in baseball — and all you will get. Such was the case for Waterloo on Thursday against county rival Columbia…
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