COVID not over for landscapers

With test positivity rates and active COVID hospitalizations dropping in the region, many are eager to declare the pandemic over.  Yet, many in the landscaping industry are finding the pandemic…

Read More

Police Blotter | 3-9-22

(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…

Read More

Brush fire near Valmeyer

The Valmeyer Fire Department responded shortly before 11:30 a.m. Monday to the report of a brush fire at 6848 D Road northeast of Valmeyer. The fire was reportedly near a…

Read More

Brush fire near Burksville

The Waterloo, Red Bud and Maeystown fire departments responded to an out-of-control brush fire in the 4800 block of S Road near Burksville early Sunday evening. The page went out…

Read More

Chimney fire near Columbia

Multiple fire departments responded Saturday evening to a chimney fire at 2845 Canman Lane near Columbia. The fire call went out at 7 p.m., with flames and smoke reportedly visible…

Read More

Gum gets all-state nod

The Associated Press All-State Illinois Girls Basketball Team was announced last week, and it came as no surprise to local hoops fans that Waterloo High School standout Norah Gum made…

Read More

Future of MVC discussed

With talk of one school considering an exit from Mississippi Valley Conference athletics, the topic of making a commitment to the MVC came before the Waterloo School Board last week.…

Read More