Posts Tagged ‘62298’
Region enters Phase 4
Every region in Illinois is scheduled to move to the fourth phase of the state’s reopening plan Friday, which, barring changes, will bring the state as close to pre-pandemic life…
Read MoreWaterloo biz sees bump in equality line
As America has been absorbed with several weeks of protests against and conversations about racism and police brutality, the renewed focus on these topics has led to more demand for…
Read MoreTeacher sues after Facebook fiasco
A Columbia Middle School teacher filed suit in Monroe County court earlier this month after a false Facebook post that attributed racist comments to her circulated online. Elizabeth Kanyuck is…
Read MoreWaterloo Speaks out against racism
A week after a similar gathering in Columbia, Waterloo is the latest in a growing list of cities that have seen a protest against racism and police brutality in the…
Read MoreMueller elected state FFA president
The Illinois FFA held its annual convention over the weekend, with the proceedings taking place online due to COVID-19. At this first virtual convention, Valmeyer High School graduate Lexi Mueller…
Read MoreSpinner is new WHS hoops coach
Waterloo High School is turning to someone with a history of college success to transform its boys basketball program. The Waterloo School Board unanimously approved extra-duty assignments for the 2020-21…
Read MoreFire at Crown Linen in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded Monday evening to a fire at Crown Linen Service, located at 322 E. Industrial Drive off Rueck Road. Fortunately, a potential disaster was prevented. Black…
Read MoreMilam signs with Red Sox
A former Waterloo High School pitching standout has signed a free agent contract with a Major League Baseball team. Cole Milam, a 6-foot-5, 240-pound 2016 WHS graduate, appeared in five…
Read MoreMonroe County tops 100 coronavirus cases
It took roughly 10 weeks from the first reported case, but Monroe County passed the century mark of coronavirus cases last week. There are now 107 cases of the virus…
Read MoreBrighter outlook for Sunset Overlook
The Columbia Plan Commission met Monday night for initial discussion of proposed text amendments to zoning codes for two types of businesses. The majority of public input during the virtual…
Read MoreChurches preach safety upon reopening
One of the most contentious aspects of measures across the country intended to slow the spread of coronavirus has been the prohibition of religious services. The U.S Supreme Court decided…
Read MoreRepublicans choose Liefer to run for state’s attorney
The Monroe County Republican Central Committee on Wednesday night approved the selection of Lucas Liefer as the party’s candidate for state’s attorney in the upcoming general election. Liefer will face…
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