Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
A path to reduce abortion | Ott Observations
A friend of mine recently asked me why I was for abortion. I told him I wasn’t. He got a puzzled look and said that was what I said in…
Read MoreIdentifying | Mark’s Remarks
It never ceases to amaze me how the rumor mill works in our small communities. In my opinion, people don’t have enough to do. Or, talking about others and discussing…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 11-16-22
(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 MoreFire call at Waterloo church
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 10 a.m. Monday to the report of smoke showing in the upstairs area of First Baptist Church, 320 Covington Drive, Waterloo. Light smoke…
Read MoreDeath investigation in Columbia
The death of a 40-year-old man in Columbia is under investigation, though officials do not believe foul play was involved. Brian Lee Zeiger died Nov. 12. Monroe County Coroner Bob…
Read MoreWednesday crash in Columbia
Columbia police, fire department and EMS personnel responded shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday to a three-vehicle crash in the 800 block of North Main Street. No serious injuries were reported,…
Read MoreLocals get all-state football kudos
Three local football players earned state recognition for their accomplishments on the field this fall. Waterloo High School’s record-setting running back Evan Davis was awarded the state’s top honor this…
Read MoreGirls hoops season tips off
The high school girls basketball season got underway Monday with Columbia and Dupo both hosting tip-off tournaments. Columbia hosted Marquette on Monday night to start off the Columbia Tip-Off Classic,…
Read MoreAnother Hall of Fame for Vogel
Longtime Waterloo High School and Waterloo Junior High School baseball coach Mark Vogel was selected this past week for inclusion in the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of…
Read MoreSoccer kudos for several locals
The Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association recognized several local high school boys soccer players for their accomplishments on the pitch this fall. Those selected to the IHSSCA All-Sectional Team…
Read MoreAll-Area golf kudos
A trio of Gibault Catholic High School golfers received recognition this week for their accomplishments this past fall. The Metro East Golf Coaches Association Class 1A All-Area Team was announced…
Read MoreLocals playing sports at McKendree
Several former local high school athletic standouts are continuing to compete at the next level for McKendree University in Lebanon. The NCAA Division II women’s soccer Bearcats ended with a…
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