Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Locals running to Peoria
Several local high school cross country runners punched their tickets to Peoria by virtue of strong finishes in sectional meets on Saturday. In the Class 1A Benton Sectional, Columbia’s Ethan…
Read MoreBulldogs bounced by Triad
The season came to an end for the Waterloo High School boys soccer squad last Wednesday in Bethalto. The Bulldogs fell to Triad, 4-1, in the Class 2A Civic Memorial…
Read MoreNew coaches at Gibault
Gibault Catholic High School announced this week new coaches for its girls soccer and boys volleyball programs. Ryan Haas has been named Gibault’s new head varsity girls soccer coach. He…
Read MoreDupo football ends season
It was not the ideal way to end a season, but Saturday’s Class 1A playoff loss at unbeaten Camp Point Central still served as a tribute to a Dupo High…
Read MoreMonthly sessions help you be well
The Monroe County University of Illinois Extension Office is hosting a series of sessions aimed at helping educate residents about food and health. Wellness Wednesdays are the extension’s latest offering…
Read MoreColumbia talks report card, school years
The district’s performance on this year’s Illinois Report Card was the biggest topic of conversation at the most recent Columbia School Board meeting. Columbia Assistant Superintendent of Schools Alyssa Smith…
Read MoreGiving is what this Pirate does
By COREY SAATHOFF Editor Valmeyer High School’s new pirate mascot costume was made possible through the donations of 1971 graduate Vicki Glotfelty Miller. Miller, who was honored as a recipient…
Read MoreGuilty plea in sex abuse case
A 41-year-old St. Louis man entered a guilty plea recently in Monroe County Circuit Court on a felony charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Sentencing for Matthew T. Hubbard is…
Read MoreVote early, or on time
Early voting and vote-by-mail for the Nov. 8 election has been keeping pace with 2018 numbers, according to Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean. Despite a “light” turnout during the first…
Read MoreTripledemic a concern
With COVID-19 still plaguing the country, healthcare professionals are already identifying what could prove to be a tripledemic this flu season. The influenza and respiratory syncytial viruses have already seen…
Read MoreFrom Maeystown to Ukraine
While the Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent war began more than eight months ago, what began as constant media coverage of the region has dwindled significantly. For Maeystown resident…
Read MoreState report card shows growth
The Illinois State Board of Education recently released the Illinois Report Card, showing that Monroe County schools have generally improved relative to last year even though the impact from the…
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