Posts Tagged ‘featured’
Gibault Hawk gets his wings
An incoming Gibault Catholic High School senior recently received the highest honor in scouting on a trip to Iceland, capping off a Boy Scout career that has helped him mature…
Read MoreLSVs in Columbia?
A Columbia man is halfway to his goal of obtaining enough signatures to revisit the possibility of allowing low-speed vehicles within Columbia city limits. The issue had been proposed in…
Read MoreFults post office closed
United States Post Office mail customers in Fults will now need to direct any questions to the post office in Valmeyer. One local resident told the Republic-Times that the Fults…
Read MoreFarmers brace for break-even year
In a sharp departure from last year’s drought, Monroe County farmers dealt with more-than-desired rain over the past month, though other factors could have them just hoping to break even…
Read MoreSplash pad still dry
Though temperatures continue to climb with the official start of summer looming, Waterloo residents hoping to beat the heat at the Waterloo Community Splash Pad will need to wait just…
Read MoreCHS expansion breaks ground
A groundbreaking ceremony took place last week to mark the start of the first phase of a major expansion project at Columbia High School. Work over the summer will focus…
Read MoreRetiring on a high note
This past school year was Melanie Ryterski’s last with the Waterloo School District, having spent 27 years helping young students fill their lives with music. A longtime music teacher at…
Read MoreCompelled to teach
After a 30-year career with the school district, Kara Lavoie stepped away from Gardner Elementary in Waterloo recently, leaving a legacy of passion for her students and positivity amongst coworkers.…
Read More40 years of musical fun
The start of the summer means the start of parade and festival season, and one band seen at events throughout Monroe County will be returning for its 40th year, albeit…
Read MoreCPD gets safely smart
The Columbia Police Department has recently received high-tech equipment intended to help solve crimes and safely handle vehicle pursuits in the community. Columbia Police Chief Jason Donjon spoke about some…
Read MoreA trophy for the ages: WHS softball places 4th at state
The Waterloo High School softball team ended its historic season Saturday with a fourth place trophy at the IHSA Class 3A state tournament in Peoria. Following a heartbreaking 2-0 loss…
Read MoreBulldogs fall in state semifinal heartbreaker
The Waterloo High School softball team came up just short Friday in its attempt at winning a state title. The Bulldogs battled last year’s Class 3A state runner-up Antioch to…
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