Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Volleyball squads keep winning
The high school volleyball season has been a success so far for local squads. Valmeyer (16-7) split two recent matches. The Pirates dropped a 25-18, 25-23 match to Chester on…
Read MoreCHS golfers in conference tourneys
The Columbia High School girls golf squad shot a team score of 343 to win the Cahokia Conference Tournament on Thursday at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville. Columbia’s…
Read MoreAcorns Golf Links turns 25
Acorns Golf Links began 25 years ago, and to this day it remains a smaller family golf course while still making its place in the community among the other courses…
Read MoreLongtime Hecker biz changes hands
After 52 years of business in Hecker, family-owned machine parts manufacturer Basic Industries is changing hands. Siblings Roger, Rick and Diane Hottenrott were recently honored at a Hecker Village Board…
Read MoreEarly voting begins Sept. 29
Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election begins this Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Monroe County Clerk’s Office inside the Monroe County Courthouse. The clerk’s office is open from…
Read MoreBrinkmann is Gold Award Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois announced that Mary Brinkmann of Waterloo recently became a Gold Award Girl Scout – a designation earned by building a plaque to preserve the history…
Read MoreKramer is PR intern
St. Louis-based public relations firm The Hauser Group welcomed Emma Kramer of Waterloo to its fall internship program. She will spend the semester gaining hands-on industry experience. Kramer is…
Read MoreAhne’s Bakery to rebuild after fire
The owner of a bakery regarded as a downtown Waterloo institution vows to rebuild following a devastating Sunday night fire. The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 7:45 p.m. Sunday…
Read MoreGermans enjoy Columbia visit
Visitors from Gedern, Germany recently returned home following a week of tours and celebrations locally organized by Sister Cities of Columbia. The group arrived in Columbia on Sept. 16, taking…
Read MoreSplash pad drying up?
It was recently revealed that the Waterloo Park District is currently $500,000 short in funds required to build the long-awaited splash pad. This shortage, as well as other matters pertaining…
Read MoreColumbia school budget OK’d
The approval of a budget for the 2022-23 school year and progress on Columbia High School renovation plans were among the major topics of discussion at last week’s school board…
Read MoreSeitz, Valentine honored in Valmeyer
Two members of the Valmeyer community were recognized at last Tuesday’s meeting of the Valmeyer Village Board. The first to be recognized was Valmeyer Police Chief Marty Seitz. Seitz was…
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