Wiegand keeps the peace

In observance of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, candlelight vigils are being held throughout the metro-east. The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois hosted a vigil last Tuesday in…

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Two die in crash near Hecker

The Illinois State Police is investigating a three-vehicle, head-on crash with two fatalities that occurred about 11 p.m. Thursday in the 6100 block of State Route 159 near Nu-Deal Oil…

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The highs and lows of cannabis

Local governments throughout the state are starting the process of deciding whether they will allow marijuana businesses within their jurisdictions when the drug becomes legal for adult recreational use Jan.…

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Holder joins 116th race

The Republican field for state representative of the 116th district got a little more crowded, as David M. Holder announced his candidacy. Holder, 65, of Baldwin, has served on the…

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Bulldogs win CYC tourney

The Waterloo High School soccer team capped off a super CYC Tournament showing by downing previously unbeaten Clayton in penalty kicks Friday night to win the Walsh Division. The Bulldogs…

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Eagles win 42-0 at Freeburg

Donavan Bieber rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns as the undefeated Columbia High School football team continued domination of its regular season schedule with a 42-0 win at Freeburg.…

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Columbia considers cannabis

The Columbia Committee of the Whole met Monday night to discuss how it is going to handle marijuana businesses when the drug becomes legal for recreational consumption by individuals 21…

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Valmeyer digs for Derek

Neon green T-shirts filled the Valmeyer High School gym as teachers, students and the community rallied around a VHS graduate Thursday night before, during and after the high school volleyball…

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VFW project honors Keim

For years, Mark Keim and Stan Darter would go every Friday to the Waterloo VFW where they volunteered.  Keim, who started volunteering after his longtime VFW member father, Glenn, died,…

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