Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Local tracksters make state
All five local high schools will be represented at the IHSA Boys State Track Meet taking place May 23-25 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Several locals qualified for the…
Read MoreRegional titles for soccer squads
Monroe County added to its recent history of high school soccer success as two local squads won regional titles last week. Columbia (20-4-1) had continued to show why it is…
Read MoreSoftball squads still smiling
While the season has come to an end for some, two local high school softball squads are still smiling after milestone victories. Valmeyer (14-6) won its third regional title in…
Read MoreEagles, Hawks keep soaring
The Columbia and Gibault high school baseball teams picked up more postseason hardware on Saturday following state appearances last season. Columbia (24-7) picked up a 3-1 victory at home on…
Read MoreYes we can | Ott Observations
Recently, I attended a religious retreat. I gave a talk on the retreat about my faith journey. There are three words that are critical to my journey that all start…
Read MoreThank you, folks | Mark’s Remarks
Next Tuesday will be my last day as a teacher. I really can’t quite comprehend it. But still, it’s happening. Are you looking forward to not reading about my retirement?…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5-15-24
(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…
Read MoreMonday crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 5:40 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Marketplace Drive in Waterloo. The vehicles involved were a Jeep, which pulled into the Dairy…
Read MoreGas line possibly struck in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly before 2 p.m. Monday to the report of a gas line possible struck during excavation in the 2800 block of Lakeside Drive in Columbia.…
Read MoreStolen vehicle arrest near Red Bud
A young woman was arrested Friday near Red Bud in connection with a stolen vehicle report. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said Investigator Calvin Savage, who is assigned to the…
Read MoreFriday crash in Burksville
An injury crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. Friday on Kaskaskia Road at KK Road in Burksville. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said a 2001 Toyota Camry driven by Seth…
Read MoreSeveral local tracksters make state
All five local high schools will be represented at the IHSA Boys State Track Meet taking place May 23-25 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Several locals qualified for the…
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