Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Reflections of the way life used to be | Mark’s Remarks
I used to wonder why people hid their faces when someone was going to take their picture. When you are young, you usually don’t mind cameras too much. My problem…
Read MoreWednesday night crash south of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 7:15 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries and road blockage on Route 3 at Old State Route 3 near the Sydenstricker-Nobbe Partners dealership…
Read MoreWHS Legacy Wall adding 5
The Waterloo High School Legacy Wall honorees for 2024 include three former students, one longtime district staff member and one who is both. This year’s honorees are Jane Maag Hagedorn…
Read MoreMarcella’s many memories
For one local woman, a simple, comfortable life on the farm has also been remarkably long. While at least two area residents have celebrated their centennials this past year, Marcella…
Read MoreSasha on the hunt
With the start of fall, deer hunting season is right around the corner, and local hunters who have previously run into trouble tracking their prize after a well-placed shot can…
Read MoreWaterloo busing issues explored
As schools struggle to hire and retain teachers and many other positions, a shortage of bus drivers is also currently plaguing school districts in the county, regionally and even nationwide.…
Read MorePromoting peace in Waterloo
Waterloo residents gathered Sept. 14 for the dedication of a Peace Pole at Lakeview Park, joining thousands of communities around the world who have also planted this symbol of unity…
Read MoreSchool board talks budget, CHS
The Columbia School Board on Thursday evening hosted a public hearing on its start-of-year budget, discussed developments with high school renovations and touched on a number of other items –…
Read MoreMonroe County final multiplier issued
Monroe County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0297, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is…
Read MoreEagles heads and shoulders above the rest
One local high school soccer squad remains on a roll as others aim to stack wins together. Columbia (11-3) posted five more recent victories. In fact, the Eagles haven’t allowed…
Read MoreEagles keep aiming high
The Columbia and Waterloo high school volleyball squads are playing well while other local teams are still trying to build something positive. Columbia (17-3) won two more recent matches, including…
Read MoreAgony of defeat for Bulldogs, Eagles
The Waterloo and Columbia high school football squads had a rough Friday night. Waterloo (3-1) suffered its first loss of the season in a 31-7 defeat at Mississippi Valley Conference…
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