Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Superintendent shift in Columbia
While the Columbia School Board’s March meeting was heavy on library talk, the board also addressed a number of other matters, including setting a plan regarding the district’s future leadership.…
Read MoreMarking the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail
Members of the Whiteside Station Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and others in the community gathered Saturday morning for a dedication of a new marker along the…
Read MoreStorm accelerates change in Valmeyer
Valmeyer saw its fair share of damage from the heavy storms and tornado that buffeted the county on March 14, prompting urgency in some school district plans that were meant to…
Read MoreChamber acquires Explore Waterloo
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce announced that as of January, it has officially acquired the Explore Waterloo group. “Explore Waterloo has long been a cornerstone of community engagement, organizing events…
Read MoreAll-Local Girls Hoops Team
The Monroe County high school girls basketball scene featured plenty of highlights this winter, with several players showcasing their skills on the court. Here’s a look at the R-T All-Local…
Read MoreKRPD board sees reshuffling
The 10th largest inland port district in the country just underwent a massive board changeover courtesy of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. The Kaskaskia Regional Port District, with boundaries that include…
Read MoreBishop McGovern moving to Omaha
Pope Francis on Monday appointed Bishop Michael McGovern of Belleville to lead the Archdiocese of Omaha, Neb., after he accepted the resignation of Omaha Archbishop George Lucas. McGovern, 60, has…
Read MoreIt’s ‘batter up’ for baseball squads
The high school baseball season is underway, with local teams trying to find the right mix of pitching, offense and defense among their rosters. Waterloo (4-2) opened its season…
Read MoreSolid showings for soccer squads
gh school girls soccer teams are showing promise in the early portion of the spring season. Gibault (6-1) finally lost its first match of the season after already surpassing its…
Read MoreSoftball teams keep making plays
In high school softball action, local teams are trying to get in games between the raindrops that typically dampen things around this time of year. Waterloo (5-1) is rolling along…
Read MoreLocals burning up the track
Multiple local high school track athletes competed Saturday in the Illinois Top Times Indoor Classic at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. The highlights included Waterloo’s Cameron Crump placing sixth in…
Read MoreTotal Dom-ination
Kansas University sophomore Dominic Voegele of Columbia was recognized as Big 12 Pitcher of the Week following his solid start to the season for the 23rd ranked Jayhawks baseball squad.…
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