Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Waterloo, contractor at odds
The City of Waterloo and a local contracting firm are at odds over the future of a former local staple. A September 2022 fire heavily damaged Ahne’s Bakery at 201…
Read MoreSunday motorcycle crash south of Valmeyer
Emergency personnel responded about noon Sunday to a motorcycle crash on Bluff Road at Maeys Station Lane south of Valmeyer. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that Gregory A. Phillips, 53,…
Read MoreLocal artist gets Eisner nomination
While not as widely recognized as the Academy Awards, the most prestigious accolade in comics, the Eisner Awards, are set to be announced later this week at the annual San…
Read MoreMonroe County talks state disaster snub
Two weeks after the Columbia area suffered significant widespread storm damage, the Monroe County Board passed a disaster declaration for the impacted region. Monroe County Public Safety Director Kevin Scheibe presented…
Read MoreColumbia moves on from the storm
Even as cleanup continues from a June 30 storm that created havoc throughout town, the Columbia City Council moved forward during a busy meeting Monday night. Mayor Bob Hill began…
Read MoreMon-Clair season winding down
While the Valmeyer Lakers have likely clinched the top overall record in regular season Mon-Clair League play, two other local squads are aiming to improve their seeding ahead of the…
Read MorePiranhas hungry for conference crown
The Waterloo Piranhas summer swim club completed an undefeated regular season and now has its sights set on another Kaskaskia Conference championship. The conference swim meet takes place this Saturday…
Read MoreBoyle is academic all-area rower
Waterloo native Elizabeth Boyle of the La Salle University men’s rowing program was recently named to the Philadelphia Area Sports Information Directors Association Academic All-Area Team. Boyle was among nine…
Read MoreDestroying our institutions (and ourselves?) | Ott Observations
The definition of an “institution” is an established official organization having an important role in the life of a country. Established practices, customs or laws are also considered institutions. Institutions…
Read MoreWash Day | Mark’s Remarks
One thing I think about, especially on early summer mornings, is wash day at my grandma’s house. It was always on Monday, and there was a system she had. If…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 7-12-23
(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 MoreRed Bud man set on fire has died
A man who was set on fire last month has died, resulting in a first degree murder charge against a Red Bud man with an extensive criminal history. Per the…
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