Posts Tagged ‘waterloo’
Fighting the heroin epidemic with prayer
Grief-stricken and angered by the notion that an abusive substance would take away her 25-year-old son, Lisa Voiles turned to her friend for help. Sarah Giglotto responded with an event…
Read MoreDeath investigation in Waterloo
The Monroe County coroner and Waterloo police are investigating a death that was reported Monday morning at the Sunset Motel, 206 S. Market Street. Police requested Monroe County Coroner Bob…
Read MoreLate TD lifts Eagles over Bulldogs, 31-25
With a capacity crowd on hand at Waterloo High School, the Columbia Eagles fought back from deficits at halftime and in the final minutes to outlast the Bulldogs on Friday…
Read MoreStage set for thrilling rivalry football clash
For the first time in several years, rivals Waterloo and Columbia will meet on the football field with both teams seeking their first win. The Bulldogs and Eagles each suffered…
Read More‘Ideas Over Beers’ event brews ingenuity
Dr. Birton Cowden, a Hecker native, surveyed the crowd Thursday night at Stubborn German Brewing in Waterloo, microphone in hand. Everyone from well-known business owners to budding entrepreneurs sat around…
Read MoreCharges filed following fight outside tavern
A 22-year-old man has been charged with multiple felonies and an arrest warrant has been issued for another man in connection with an Aug. 10 altercation that occurred outside of…
Read MoreBulldogs drop season opener to Herrin, 28-21
The season opener for Waterloo High School ended with a disappointing 28-21 loss at home to Herrin. Things started off promising for the Bulldogs with a quick score in the…
Read MoreHawks edge ‘Dogs; Eagles clip Hawks in rivalry soccer action
The local high school soccer season got off to a blazing start this as cross-town rivals Gibault and Waterloo met Monday night and Gibault and Columbia renewed their storied rivalry…
Read MoreSolar spectacle draws sensational crowd
At 1:17 p.m. Monday, large crowds at Waterloo’s “Solarbration” and Columbia’s “Total Eclipse in the Park” stared up at the sky in anticipation as the sun readied to perform the…
Read MoreWoman injured at Rural King
A woman was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment of injuries sustained when shelving fell on her at Rural King in Waterloo on Tuesday evening. No other…
Read MoreMCSD trying to stay one step ahead of crime
Monroe County is changing, and the sheriff’s department has taken notice. “It’s not the Monroe County of 25 years ago,” Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing told the Republic-Times while addressing…
Read MoreEclipse glasses for local students safe to use
With a recent recall notice issued by Amazon for some solar eclipse glasses sold online, the Monroe-Randolph Regional Office of Education assured parents that glasses provided to local schools for…
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