Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
The Age of Skepticism | Ott Observations
I was on a retreat recently and the issue of the decline of the institution of religion was part of the discussion. Less than half of Americans are members of…
Read MoreThe Horror | Mark’s Remarks
I have said for all of my married life that I could die a happy man if my wife ever told me she’d found the perfect swimsuit and was also…
Read MoreTuesday crash near Red Bud
Emergency personnel responded at 10 a.m. Tuesday to a vehicle crash with road blockage and minor injuries on Route 3 at J Road northwest of Red Bud. Police said a…
Read MoreFatal crash involving car, motorcycle on Bluff Road
Emergency personnel responded about 2:45 p.m. Sunday to a crash involving a motorcycle and car on Bluff Road at Hanover Road between Columbia and Valmeyer. A St. Louis man died…
Read MoreUnlocked vehicles entered in Waterloo
Police are investigating several reports of unlocked vehicles entered with cash and wallets among the items stolen early Sunday morning in Waterloo. The rash of break-ins occurred in the area…
Read MoreThe Holdovers | Movie Review
I am a fan of Alexander Payne for many reasons. I like how he doesn’t sugar-coat things. I like that he is a director who is character-centered and one that…
Read MoreThursday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 6:50 a.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on northbound Route 3 at Frontage Road in Columbia. There were no injuries reported, but the left lane…
Read MoreEagles soaring to state
The Columbia High School boys soccer squad advanced to the IHSA Class 1A state tournament by virtue of a 1-0 victory over Williamsville at the Virden (North Mac) Supersectional on…
Read More‘Dogs end solid soccer season
A successful 2023 campaign for the Waterloo High School boys soccer team ended last Tuesday night with a 3-1 loss to Althoff at the Class 2A Freeburg Sectional. Waterloo actually…
Read MoreJourney continues for Pirates
The Valmeyer High School volleyball squad and its fans have logged many miles over the past week, but so far the drives have been worth it. The Pirates hope to…
Read MoreLocal runners make state
Several local high school cross country runners qualified for this weekend’s IHSA state meet in Peoria by virtue of strong showings Saturday at sectional meets. At the Class 1A Benton…
Read MorePuck drops on hockey season
Two local high school varsity club hockey teams begin their 2023-24 campaigns later this week. The Columbia Eagles and Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs both compete in the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey…
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