WHS wrestler heading to state

The Waterloo High School wrestling team sent seven members to the IHSA Class 2A Mahomet Sectional this past weekend. While only one Bulldogs wrestler qualified for state, even more history…

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Falcons 4th at state

The Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School eighth grade boys basketball team concluded Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class S state tournament play Saturday at Rend Lake College…

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Smith returning to state

The IHSA girls wrestling sectionals took place this past weekend, with Valmeyer’s Avery Smith competing in Peoria.  Smith, who wrestles for Red Bud High School, placed third in the 125-pound…

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Hockey playoffs rage on

One hockey team’s season came to an end, while another’s gets back going this week. The Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association playoffs are underway, with both the Columbia Eagles and…

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Shelter from the storm

For over a decade, a local man has been striving to help sick individuals in the community recover from their illnesses through faith. Just a few months ago, he decided…

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Queen catching her breath

After a two-week back-to-back drawdown that awarded over $250,000 to two lucky recipients, the Queen of Hearts drawing in support of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Waterloo is…

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New VPD officer returns home

The Valmeyer Police Department recently brought on a new full-time hire, welcoming an experienced officer back home after a lengthy career outside the community. Having grown up in the village,…

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Early voting starts strong

Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean reported a strong first day of early voting on Thursday.  “We had 27 voters yesterday. It was busy,” he said Friday. “We normally have less…

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