Posts Tagged ‘62298’
How are you gearing up for the World Series?
Monroe County has a rich baseball history and hails some of the Metro East’s most die-hard baseball fans — many of whom are proud to root for the St. Louis…
Read MoreDog’s rally late to top Knights, keep playoff hopes alive
Waterloo jumped all over Triad early in the first quarter Friday night, but a few mental mistakes allowed the Knights back in the game. The ‘Dogs didn’t give up and…
Read MoreHaunted Trail: 24 years of thrills and chills
The Waterloo Sportsman’s Club opened its Haunted Trail this past weekend in a blaze of glory, scaring more than 1,000 visitors during its opening two nights. Rick McMahan, the co-chairman…
Read MoreGolf tournament turns dreams into reality
Just a few weekends ago, a young sports fanatic’s dream came true. Zach Dailey, a senior at Columbia High School, has always dreamed about going to an Ohio State University…
Read MorePence requests new judge
The Waterloo man accused of causing severe injuries to his 7-month-old son has requested a substitution of judge to hear his case. A preliminary hearing was originally set to be…
Read MoreLocal golfers advance to state
It was an exciting weekend for three area golfers participating in this year’s IHSA Sectional play. Saturday Columbia senior Michael Barker carded a 76 to advance as an individual to…
Read MoreFriday Night Lights: ‘Dogs lose, Eagles win
On Friday night, Waterloo faced a high-powered Highland offense that scored early and often in the football Battle of the Bulldogs. Highland (7-0) took a 27-10 lead into the half,…
Read MoreValmeyer Junior High baseball team wins SIJHSAA title
The Valmeyer Junior High School baseball team capped off a remarkable season Friday, defeating Altamont Lutheran in the championship game of the SIJHSAA Class S state tournament played in Coulterville.…
Read MoreGibault overcomes Waterloo in Dig Pink game
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Waterloo hosted rival Gibault in the annual Dig Pink Game to help raise money to benefit breast cancer research. The Hawks advanced their…
Read MoreLandon’s big day: A birthday party to remember
Sometimes, just knowing you are not alone can provide that extra bit of strength to push through whatever struggle lies ahead. That’s why a young boy’s birthday party held Saturday…
Read MoreMissing funds, Brockland drama
Nearly $400,000 in missing American Legion funds and a speed bump in the effort to bring a new car dealership to town were among the items discussed at Monday night’s…
Read MoreFarmers dealing with ‘unusual’ harvest this year
It’s harvest time once again for Monroe County farmers, and what started with a promising wheat harvest this past spring has devolved into a year of variable results for corn…
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