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Gibault vs. Waterloo boys basketball | Sights & Sounds
The Gibault and Waterloo High School boys basketball teams faced-off in their annual rival game Dec. 11. It was as they predicted, both coaches said. A scrappy, back-and-forth, heavy defensive…
Read MoreISP agent charged with felony domestic battery
A Monroe County man who works as a special agent for the Illinois State Police was arrested by Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies following a domestic incident that occurred late Wednesday night…
Read MoreAnd just how low will the river go?
The economy of Monroe County and much of the region leans heavily on agriculture. When agriculture suffers, the “trickle down” effect is unfavorable for everyone, from car dealers to retail…
Read MoreAnti-heroin crusaders spreading awareness in Monroe County
A “stop heroin movement” created last year in St. Louis is starting to make waves on this side of the river. Group leaders have been speaking to Monroe County educators…
Read MoreMunicipal election filing period begins Monday
Since September, those seeking re-election or mulling a possible candidacy for elected city, park district and school board seats have been picking up petitions and collecting signatures to run for…
Read MoreCoaching WJHS girls surpasses Vogel’s expectations
It was the second game of the season. One of Waterloo Junior High basketball coach Mark Vogel’s players was at the free throw line. “I was instructing them and they…
Read MoreColumbia, Waterloo boys post Friday night wins
Back on track? So it seemed for the Columbia High School boys basketball team on Friday night in its home opener against Wesclin. The Eagles, who lost to the Warriors…
Read MoreCar, truck collide on Route 3 south of Waterloo
Surprisingly, no serious injuries occurred when a car and truck collided head-on in the area of Route 3 and Old Red Bud Road south of Waterloo shortly after 1 p.m.…
Read MoreBulldog wrestlers tie IHSA record
On Tuesday, the Waterloo High School wrestling team became the 28th school in Illinois history to score the most points in a dual meet. “It was a perfect night,” first-year…
Read MoreCounty board OKs budget
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Friday to pass the fiscal year 2013 budget. The approved budget calls for approximately $6.6 million in receipts and $6.2…
Read MoreWaterloo projects, services garner acclaim
Waterloo city officials were heaping praise all around Monday night at City Hall while announcing three recent award-winning efforts. First, Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith and public works director Tim Birk…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board OKs tax levy increase
The Waterloo School Board on Nov. 19 approved a property tax levy increase following a public hearing. When a school district makes a tax levy, it sets or requests a…
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