Police Blotter | 6-14-23

(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…

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Damage at Waterloo Country Club

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating damage that occurred early Sunday morning at Waterloo Country Club, 131 Country Club Lane.  Shortly before 6 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the…

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Child abuse case in county

A Waterloo man is charged with multiple felonies following what police described as a “disturbing” incident earlier this month in Monroe County.  On June 11, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies…

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Voegele, Hanvey named all-state

Two local high school baseball standouts with key roles on state tournament teams were named all-staters last week.  The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association announced its Class 1A and…

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Local all-state softballers

The Illinois Coaches Association announced its Class 2A and Class 3A All-State softball teams recently, with four players from Columbia High School and one from Waterloo High School selected. Named…

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All-state soccer kudos for Mauch

The Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association announced its all-state and all-sectional girls soccer teams last week, with several local players selected.  Receiving IHSSCA All-State Team honors was Columbia High…

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Fishing for memories 

Several local children and their families came out to enjoy a beautiful afternoon of fishing Saturday as they competed in the annual fishing tournament at the Hecker Sportsmans Club. While…

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Gender policy still an issue

As students in Monroe County enjoy their summer vacation, many in the Waterloo school district are still left grappling with controversy surrounding the district’s new gender identity and bathroom policy…

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