Posts Tagged ‘columbia’
Eagles, Raging Bulldogs in hockey playoffs
The Columbia Eagles and Waterloo-Freeburg Raging Bulldogs hope to build on strong finishes to the regular season in the MVCHA playoffs, which started last week. Columbia (9-7-1) started the playoffs…
Read MoreWaterloo, Columbia girls bowlers advance
Bowling is alive and well in Monroe County, as two local high school girls teams can attest. This past weekend, Waterloo placed second in the Herrin Regional and Columbia placed…
Read MoreRegular season winding down for boys hoops
Area high school boys basketball teams were in action last week, taking on tough competitors as the regular season reaches its stretch run. The big showdown, a cross-town game between…
Read MoreSnow days force school officials to adjust calendar
Local school districts have had to consider altering their student attendance calendars in the wake of several snow days accumulated this winter. Waterloo School Superintendent Jim Helton cleared up confusion…
Read MoreKaylee Bastien | Athlete of the Week
Columbia High School girls basketball player Kaylee Bastien is this week’s Republic-Times Athlete of the Week. The junior guard has consistently led her team in scoring all season, with 246…
Read MoreColumbia, Waterloo cheerleaders advance to IHSA state meet
Monroe County will once again be well-represented at the IHSA Competitive Cheerleading State Final Competition to be held this weekend in Bloomington. Competing in the medium team division, Columbia placed…
Read MoreGirls basketball teams gearing up for regionals
Local high school girls basketball teams took to the court for recent games with a mixed bag of results. The Waterloo High School girls snapped a two-game losing streak last…
Read MoreHockey playoffs begin Thursday
The high school club hockey playoffs begin Thursday, with both the Columbia Ice Eagles and Waterloo-Freeburg Raging Bulldogs hoping for a deep postseason run. Columbia (9-7-1) plays Collinsville in…
Read MoreLocal bowling squads finishing seasons strong
The high school bowling season is winding down, and there’s plenty to be proud about with both the Columbia and Waterloo programs. Columbia boys bowlers Spencer Jerome and Cameron Touchette…
Read MoreBulldogs win double OT thriller; Gibault tops Madison
It didn’t look pretty, but style points don’t matter in basketball. The Waterloo High School boys basketball team on Friday night extended its winning streak to nine with a thrilling…
Read MoreA tale of two trails: projects aim to unite history, tourism
Two local experts came together Saturday in Columbia to present stories of two local trails. Retired Columbia High School principal Dennis Patton told of a trail that once wound its…
Read MoreAunt Maggie’s on Main
Aunt Maggie’s on Main has been working to bring Columbia good food, good service and a good atmosphere since its opening in early December. The restaurant, located at 230 N.…
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