WHS girls XC makes state

The Waterloo High School girls cross country squad placed fifth at Saturday’s Class 2A Olney Sectional, which was good enough to qualify for this Saturday’s state meet in Peoria.  Leading…

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Gibault has all-area golfers

The Metro East Golf Coaches Association announced its 2024 All-Area Class 1A Boys Golf Team recently, with two golfers from Gibault Catholic High School making the cut. Listed on the…

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Real issues | Ott Observations

When you ask people about the issues on which they decide their vote, you get a whole range of answers.  Some don’t appear to sort issues by importance or priority.…

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Police Blotter | 11-5-24

(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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Lightning strikes Waterloo condo

The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 1:20 p.m. Monday to a reported lightning strike on the northern portion of the Station West condominiums off Lakeview Drive. There were initial reports…

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