Lakers regain Mon-Clair title

The Mon-Clair League playoff championship series took place Saturday at Borsch Park in Valmeyer, pitting the host Lakers against the rival Waterloo Buds.  After winning game one, 3-1, the Lakers…

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Friess seeks re-election

State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) announced he will seek re-election next year to continue to represent the people of the 115th District in the Illinois House of Representatives.  His…

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More conference madness

The conference shake-up continues for high school sports in Southern Illinois, with Waterloo and Columbia gaining another new future opponent next year. As reported in March, Waterloo High School voted…

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Police Blotter | 8-6-25

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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Monday crash in Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded shortly after 1:30 p.m. Monday to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 3 and North Market Street in Waterloo. The vehicles involved were a blue…

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RV fire in Columbia

The Columbia Fire Department responded about 1:45 a.m. Monday to an RV on fire in the backyard of a residence in the 200 block of East Crestview Drive at North…

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Sunday injury crash on I-255

Emergency personnel responded shortly after 3:30 p.m. Sunday to a four-vehicle crash with injuries on I-255 westbound near the Jefferson Barracks Bridge. The crash occurred shortly after a thunderstorm arrived…

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