Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Book ban talk for school board
Though Monday’s monthly meeting of the Waterloo School Board featured an uplifting presentation on the district’s kindergarten class and a short list of agenda items, the evening took a turn…
Read MoreHigh marks for local schools
Local school districts can once again take pride in their growth over the past year as the Illinois Report Card indicates strong performance amid the continued, steady return to pre-pandemic…
Read MoreValmeyer adds familiar faces
The Village of Valmeyer added two new staff members during its board meeting on Nov. 12, swearing in Tim Richards as village manager and Ashley Stuckmeyer as village clerk. Richards…
Read MoreCandidates file for April election
With local elections coming in April, Monday was the deadline for candidates to submit their filings. There appear to be only a few contested races throughout the county. In Waterloo,…
Read MoreCounty prepares for end of year
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board featured a dozen appointments and reappointments, a discussion of the budget for the new fiscal year, good news about county bridges and the…
Read MoreHopeful projects for Waterloo parks
With the regular season concluded for local parks, the Waterloo Park District Board’s regular meeting featured talk of taxes, accessibility at Lions Park and the need to provide amenities for…
Read MoreWHS students take flight
Approximately 130 young women, including two Waterloo High School students, from 18 St. Louis area high schools and organizations recently gathered at St. Louis Downtown Airport for the 2024 Girls…
Read MoreGuilty plea in Red Bud murder
A Red Bud man entered a guilty plea for a 2023 murder in that city. The North County News reported that Shawn Porter, 49, pleaded guilty Nov. 8 to a…
Read MoreSayles runs to all-state glory
Following a breakout junior campaign this fall on the gridiron, Waterloo High School running back Derez Sayles received all-state recognition last week. Sayles was named as an honorable mention on…
Read MoreCHS soccer star named all-state
Columbia High School soccer standout Hayes van Breusegen was recently named to the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State Team following a fantastic season. The speedy senior forward led…
Read MoreSandstrom makes all-state
Columbia High School volleyball standout Claire Sandstrom was recently selected to the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Second Team for her efforts on the court this fall. Sandstrom,…
Read MoreGirls hoops season tips off
The high school girls basketball season tipped off with two local tournaments this week. The 14th annual Columbia Tip-Off Classic began Monday night with both the host Eagles and Waterloo…
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