Police Blotter | 1-19-21

(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…

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Tuning in | Mark’s Remarks

I have found that, as I get older, I have a constant struggle between my selfish need to be comfortable and concerned for only myself and the more level-headed idea…

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Gun accident near Waterloo

Monroe County EMS joined the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department in responding at about 2:45 p.m. Sunday to the 5700 block of Deer Hill Road after a man sustained an accidental…

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Chimney fire near Waterloo

The Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS responded shortly before 2:30 p.m. Sunday to a chimney fire reported in the 5800 block of Martini Road. No injuries were reported,…

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Another tourney win for Eagles

The Columbia High School boys basketball team won its second tournament title of the season this weekend at Okawville. The Eagles downed Marquette on Saturday night, 37-33, in the championship…

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Hawks win Chester tourney

Don’t look now, but the Gibault Catholic High School boys basketball team is on a hot streak.  The Hawks (14-5) went 3-0 to win the Chester Invitational Tournament last week…

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WHS grad making MMA debut

A former Waterloo High School wrestling and football standout will make his debut in mixed martial arts this Saturday night. Dalton Viglasky, who graduated from WHS in 2019, will face…

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WHS boys bowling wins regional

The Waterloo High School boys bowling team rolled into Carterville on Saturday looking to win a regional championship.  Mission accomplished. The Bulldogs continued their successful season with a 30-pin team…

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