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How are you gearing up for the World Series?
Monroe County has a rich baseball history and hails some of the Metro East’s most die-hard baseball fans — many of whom are proud to root for the St. Louis…
Read MoreOne season ends, another begins
As the regular season wraps up, area soccer teams are preparing for “the second season.” Columbia, Gibault and Valmeyer all begin their playoff journeys this week. Columbia, playing in the…
Read MoreWHS soccer alum dominating at UMSL
Former Waterloo High School soccer standout Jon Huelsman is lighting up the field at UMSL as a member of the school’s 6-6 soccer team. The sophomore midfielder was named the…
Read MoreColumbia Main Street beautification under way
Construction began last week in downtown Columbia on a streetscape project that aims to spruce up Main Street. The first phase of the project was funded years ago through a…
Read MoreFire destroys abandoned farmhouse near Hecker
The Hecker, Red Bud and Waterloo fire departments responded to the scene of a fully engulfed abandoned farmhouse and adjacent barn in the area of J Road near KK Road…
Read MoreValmeyer Junior High baseball team wins SIJHSAA title
The Valmeyer Junior High School baseball team capped off a remarkable season Friday, defeating Altamont Lutheran in the championship game of the SIJHSAA Class S state tournament played in Coulterville.…
Read MoreFarmers dealing with ‘unusual’ harvest this year
It’s harvest time once again for Monroe County farmers, and what started with a promising wheat harvest this past spring has devolved into a year of variable results for corn…
Read MoreLocal vets recognized on WWII Honor Flight
World War II has been over for six decades, but the support for veterans nationwide is never-ending. Efforts like the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight make sure the service and…
Read MoreLocal teams all notch wins Friday
It was a good night to be a fan of local football on Friday, as Columbia and Dupo notched homecoming victories and Waterloo won a tough road match. Waterloo Playing…
Read MoreSoccer clash: Columbia sneaks past Gibault, 2-1
Columbia avenged last season’s three losses to Gibault on Tuesday night — including a playoff defeat that ended their season — in a physical soccer match between two powerhouses at Columbia…
Read MoreHecker family witnesses Colorado flooding
When we dream of a vacation to the Rocky Mountains, we imagine brilliant sun-filled days with crystal clear blue skies contrasted with puffy white clouds and scenes that stretch to…
Read MoreVolleyball teams play tough rivalry matches
The Columbia Lady Eagles volleyball team came out of a hard-fought game against their cross-county rival, the Waterloo Bulldogs, Sept. 12, with an 8-1 record on the season. But that…
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