Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
WJHS talk continues
The future of Waterloo Junior High School was once again a large topic of discussion for the Waterloo School Board this month, though the board also saw a presentation regarding…
Read MoreBudget time in Monroe County
Following budget hearings earlier this month, Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein presented a rough draft of the Fiscal Year 2026 financial plan during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board.…
Read MoreCHS project nears third phase
Bids for the final phase of the high school renovation, athletic event community conduct and administrative development were among the myriad of topics discussed at Thursday’s Columbia School Board meeting.…
Read MoreSchneider’s changes hands
Schneider’s Quality Meats, located at 1323 N. Illinois Route 3 in Waterloo, celebrated a changing of the guard last week. Longtime owner Mark Lengacher handed the keys of the business…
Read MoreGuilty plea in elderly sex abuse case
A guilty plea was entered Thursday in Monroe County Circuit Court involving a 2022 elder abuse case at Waterloo’s Garden Place Assisted Living location, but a civil suit remains under…
Read MoreSecond lawsuit against J.F. Electric
Another personal injury lawsuit has been filed against J.F. Electric, Inc., alleging negligence during utility line repairs in Waterloo following a severe storm earlier this year. A lawsuit was filed…
Read MoreMany towns enact local grocery tax
Illinois will stop levying a statewide grocery tax on Jan. 1, but millions of people throughout the state will continue paying it locally. Data compiled by the Illinois Municipal League…
Read MoreBost challenges mail-in voting
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments earlier this month in a case that could decide whether political candidates have the right to challenge Illinois’ vote-by-mail law in court. U.S. Rep.…
Read MoreHines finishes perfect season
The future of cross country certainly looks bright in Monroe County, as evidenced by strong showings at Saturday’s Southern Illinois Jr. High School Athletic Association state meet in DuQuoin. The…
Read MoreWho will keep kicking on?
The postseason has arrived for local high school boys soccer squads with regional tournaments now underway. Waterloo (15-3-2) captured a share of the Mississippi Valley Conference title for the first…
Read MoreHow high can they fly?
The Columbia High School volleyball squad continues to turn heads throughout the state as it improved to 31-1 on the season with another tournament title sandwiched between a pair of…
Read MorePlayoffs in grasp for football squads
Only one more week remains for the regular season in high school football, but all three local teams have clinched playoff berths. The goal for this Friday is stay healthy…
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