Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Another sex predator arrest in Waterloo
The ditty referred to in Marshall Tucker Band’s “Heard It in a Love Song” would likely not include sentiments conveyed in a text message conversation which led to an arrest…
Read MoreFatal crash near Smithton
A fatal crash occurred late Wednesday night near Smithton in St. Clair County. Illinois State Police said the two-vehicle crash took place shortly after 10:20 p.m. on Route 159 just…
Read MoreNew fiscal year; new Oak Hill
While 2026 is still a few weeks away, several new eras began in Monroe County on Dec. 1. During Monday’s Monroe County Board meeting, commissioners approved the 2026 budget. Monroe…
Read MoreRau-athon runs for a cause
The small but strong Thanksgiving tradition known as the Rau-athon came together for yet another year in Waterloo, with folks gathering for the fundraising fun-run before stuffing their faces for…
Read MoreColumbia projects move along
The City of Columbia is growing, and due to council action Monday night, just under half an acre was added to the city limits. A public hearing on a proposed…
Read MoreSharing the Feast with many
While many households hosted large family gatherings to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Waterloo VFW played host to an especially large get-together, serving hundreds of individuals as part of one of the…
Read MoreBody cam donation in Valmeyer
The village police department was the main point of discussion during the Nov. 18 meeting of the Valmeyer Village Board. Prior to official business, the village recognized several individuals who…
Read MoreWaterloo water wins award
During Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo City Council, Mayor Stan Darter announced that the city’s water plant that went online just less than a year ago had won an award.…
Read MoreMore legal wrangling in fatal crash suit
wsuit related to the Sept. 1, 2024, crash on Hanover Road which claimed the life of one Columbia teen and seriously injured another. Similar to a proposed settlement with the…
Read MoreFarm bill extended again
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The Ag Department resumed normal operations while the farm bill was extended for a third year after the president signed a funding package Nov. 12 that…
Read MorePBA honor for Waterloo bowler
A Waterloo High School graduate has made waves in the world of professional bowling just a year into his career, having pushed himself to constantly improve his game throughout high…
Read MoreWHS wrestling ready to rule the mat
Led by a state runner-up and state qualifier, the Waterloo High School boys wrestling squad is looking to build on recent success this winter. Last year’s team sent four wrestlers…
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