Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Thursday 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…
Read MoreState report card solid for locals
The Illinois Report Card, an overview of school performance throughout the state compiled by the Illinois State Board of Education, was publicly released Monday. While the past two report cards…
Read MorePreserving Piggott’s Fort
Last week, local residents and those interested in Monroe County’s heritage attended to the dedication of a sign at the site of Fort Piggott along Bluff Road across from Sackman…
Read More‘On the cusp’ of business growth
The Monroe County Economic Development Corporation hosted its annual stakeholder dinner at The Falls Reception & Conference Center in Columbia on Thursday. The event saw local elected officials and business…
Read MoreHistoric home for sale
The historic Miller-Fiege Home at 140 S. Main Street in Columbia has seen better days, but city officials are hopeful an interested party can help give it a new life.…
Read MorePhilomena + Ruth closing shop
A popular storefront in Waterloo will soon be closing its doors and moving fully online after nearly a decade as one of the many businesses that have blossomed downtown. Philomena…
Read MoreMillstadt woman dies following crash
A Millstadt woman involved in a three-vehicle crash two weeks ago has succumbed to her injuries. Emergency personnel responded about 12:45 p.m. Oct. 18 to a three-vehicle injury crash on…
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