Police Blotter | 6-22-22

(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…

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Piranhas rule the pool again

The Waterloo Piranhas opened their 2022 summer swim season with victories already this month over Greenville and Sparta, offering continued promise for a program that displayed a return to its…

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Trio of wins for the Buds 

The Waterloo Buds climbed to .500 on the season courtesy of three wins this past weekend in Mon-Clair League baseball action.  Meanwhile, the Valmeyer Lakers improved to 9-3 with three…

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Prospects playing summer ball 

Four former Monroe County high school baseball standouts are playing this summer in leagues that showcase young talent.  Philip Reinhardt of Valmeyer, Adam Wibbenmeyer of Columbia and Marcus Heusohn of…

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Touchette shining for Grizzlies

Columbia native Cam Touchette is enjoying baseball success with the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League this summer. In 31 games, the left-handed hitting and throwing outfielder is hitting .262…

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More honors for van Breusegen

University of Central Missouri Mules baseball standout Brennen van Breusegen of Columbia was voted to the 2022 CoSIDA Academic All-America Division II Baseball First Team. A redshirt sophomore outfielder, van…

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Henke impresses at Logan

Aryn Henke of Columbia recently completed a successful junior college softball showing at John A. Logan and will continue her playing days at Eastern Illinois University.  Henke, who earned first…

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Locals compete in state rodeo

Three local youth participated in  the Illinois High School Rodeo State Finals June 9-12 in Monticello. Payton Weber, a freshman from Waterloo, participated in poles, barrels and goat tying at…

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