Posts Tagged ‘62298’
Eclipse of the ‘Blood Moon’ April 15
The Old Farmers Almanac says the early morning hours of April 15 will offer one of the most spectacular sky gazing sights of this year — a total eclipse of…
Read MoreHawks top ‘Dogs in Saturday baseball clash
An exciting cross-town baseball matchup between Gibault and Waterloo took place Saturday morning at Ss. Peter & Paul Field. The Hawks outlasted the Bulldogs, 4-2, largely thanks to the arm…
Read MoreCharges pending in WHS phone hoax
The Waterloo Police Department plans to submit paperwork to the Monroe County State’s Attorney to consider possible charges of disorderly conduct against two male Waterloo High School students following a…
Read MorePrange treasures local artifact collection
Treasures come in all different shapes and sizes, but for retired Monroe County Treasurer Merrill Prange, treasures are thousands of years old and represent Monroe County’s past. When Prange got…
Read MoreConcealed carry certification class at SWIC
Southwestern Illinois College will offer the Illinois Concealed Carry Certification Class this spring semester. Sessions will be held April 10-11 and April 17-18 at the Belleville campus. Each class will…
Read MoreCounty board offers good tax news
While many taxing entities are raising taxes in coming years, Monroe County will reduce taxes attributable to operations of the county government in 2013, which will be paid next year.…
Read MoreEastbound lanes on JB Bridge to close this weekend
Drivers heading from south St. Louis County to Illinois should be aware of construction work on the JB Bridge this weekend which may slow down traffic. Crews will once again…
Read MoreLocal students excel in Platinum Chef competition
Seven high school teams, including teams from Columbia and Waterloo high schools, showcased their cooking skills in the eighth annual Platinum Chef Team Challenge at Red Bud High School April…
Read MoreOak Hill celebrates another five-star rating
Oak Hill elder care facility in Waterloo maintained its five-star rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services. This resulted in Oak Hill once again being recognized for receiving…
Read MoreColumbia man acquitted of aggravated DUI
A jury on Thursday found Adam E. Gremp of Columbia not guilty on charges of aggravated DUI resulting in great bodily harm and DUI following a trial that took place…
Read MoreApril ushered in with large hail, heavy rain
Following a snowy winter, hail and rain took center stage last week in Monroe County, dinging vehicles and homes and flooding roadways as a rude opening act for spring. Hail…
Read MoreFishing pier project gets big boost
The dream to have a handicap accessible fishing pier in- stalled at Waterloo’s Lakeview Park is now very close to reality following news that the city has been awarded a…
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