Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Heroism displayed in fiery plane crash
If not for the efforts of two Good Samaritans, a fiery small plane crash early Sunday afternoon in Columbia would have certainly resulted in the death of a local man. …
Read MoreRau-a-thon for fun and funds
A Turkey Trot alternative that’s become a Thanksgiving tradition for some folks in Waterloo saw great success in its recent fundraising efforts, surpassing even the exceptional amount raised for a…
Read MoreNo place to grow in Columbia?
The oft-delayed comprehensive plan for the City of Columbia finally had its first public review Monday night during a meeting of the Columbia Planning Commission. Columbia City Administrator Doug Brimm…
Read MoreMany years at Coon Lake
A local club which began in the wake of World War II is celebrating the 100th birthday of one of its original members while looking back fondly on decades of…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Football Team
With all three local high school teams making the playoffs this past fall, there was obviously plenty of football talent to highlight. In addition to Columbia and Dupo reaching the…
Read MoreHoops squads hangin’ around
The early going of the high school boys basketball season has shown promise for a few local teams. Columbia (6-0) looks dominant, as evidenced by Friday’s 66-24 blasting of Wood…
Read MoreCandy Cane Classic starts Monday
The high school girls basketball season keeps bouncing along, with some local teams faring better than others. A couple of them will meet in the annual Candy Cane Classic taking…
Read MoreHockey squads keep opponents in check
Both local high school hockey teams are in first place in their respective divisions as the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association regular season continues. In Varsity 2A, the Freeburg-Waterloo Raging…
Read MoreWHS wrestles in CM tourney
The Waterloo High School boys wrestling team placed fifth out of 18 teams at the Civic Memorial Tournament over the weekend, with two wrestlers winning their weight division. Matthew Deutch,…
Read MoreBowlers striking it big
The Waterloo and Columbia high school boys and girls bowling teams are rolling right along as the season gets into high gear. On Monday, the Waterloo boys and girls bowlers…
Read MoreForced Christmas | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it: I think people rush Christmas every year because they long for something to change. They are not happy with something going…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 12-4-24
(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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