Posts Tagged ‘62298’
Eagles outlast Marquette for regional crown
Last year’s Columbia soccer squad had state title dreams and entered the regional final unbeaten before a stunning overtime loss to Triad. The team’s motto for 2018 has been “Road to…
Read MoreHawks win another regional soccer crown
The Gibault Catholic High School soccer team captured its fourth straight regional championship Friday night at Waterloo High School, winning 3-0 over Triad. The Hawks (14-4-5) advance to the Class…
Read MoreIDOT to change Columbia’s Route 3 traffic lights
The Illinois Department of Transportation said Friday it has completed its Signal Coordination and Timing Study along the Route 3 corridor in Columbia and is ready to implement changes to…
Read MoreAttempted bank robbery in Waterloo
Waterloo police are seeking a person of interest following an attempted bank robbery reported early Wednesday evening at First National Bank of Waterloo, located at 744 N. Market Street near…
Read MoreValmeyer joins Jessica’s fight
Valmeyer High School sophomore Jessica Hicks’ night began with a surprise: a ride in a fire truck. “That was really fun,” Jessica said with a smile. “I’ve never ridden in…
Read MoreMissouri men charged with armed violence in Waterloo
Two Missouri men and a juvenile were arrested on weapon and drug charges late last Wednesday night in Waterloo after a gas station clerk observed suspicious activity in the parking…
Read MoreEagles roll over Red Bud; ‘Dogs fall to 0-8
In Friday night football action, Columbia got back into the win column with a convincing homecoming game victory at home while Waterloo continued its season-long slide. The Eagles (7-1) were…
Read MoreFemale entrepreneurs on the rise
Across the nation, female small business owners are making strides, and they are even a few steps ahead in Monroe County. According to a 2017 report on women-owned businesses commissioned…
Read MoreFire damages mobile home in Waterloo
Waterloo Fire Department volunteers responded at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a fire at 601 Morrison Avenue with all occupants out of the residence. Upon arrival, responders found…
Read MoreColumbia’s Parkview is Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education announced last week that Parkview Elementary in Columbia has been named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School. Parkview is one of 24 Illinois schools joining…
Read MoreThree local golfers advance to state
Three local high school golfers advanced to this weekend’s state golf tournaments by virtue of strong performances Monday in the sectional round. Waterloo High School golfer Tre Wahlig and Columbia…
Read MoreMan injured in house fire near Red Bud
A homeowner is lucky to be alive following an explosion in his garage near Red Bud. The Red Bud Fire Department responded about 9:45 a.m. Tuesday to a house fire…
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