Posts Tagged ‘waterloo’
Wayne’s One Stop
In a small town, a gas station that offers a hometown atmosphere, competitive prices, friendly staff and great product selection is a must. Wayne’s One Stop at 620 S. Market…
Read MoreWHS grad wins racing award at Gateway
A Waterloo High School graduate recently received a distinguished honor for achievements on the racetrack. Derek Allen, a 2010 WHS grad, was awarded ET Racer of the Year during the…
Read MoreWHS boys basketball | Team of the Week
The Waterloo High School boys basketball team is this week’s Republic-Times Team of the Week. The Bulldogs have won eight straight games and repeated as champs of the Sparta Mid-Winter…
Read MoreRegular season winding down for girls hoops
Just a few regular season games remain on the area girls high school basketball schedule, as local squads try to position themselves for the postseason. The Columbia High School girls…
Read MoreMan recovers from failed parachute accident
Waterloo resident Tim Sumpter, 45, lives to tell the tale of a BASE jump gone wrong last summer. Sumpter suffered several broken bones, including a broken pelvis, and was in…
Read MoreSchlecht signs with Rockies as pitcher
Garrett Schlecht, a 2011 Waterloo High School graduate, has switched Major League Baseball organizations — and positions. Schlecht, who led the Bulldogs offensively during the team’s 2011 third place finish…
Read MoreBulldogs repeat as Sparta tourney champions
The red-hot Waterloo Bulldogs took part in the Sparta Mid-Winter Classic last week, looking to extend their winning streak and win the event for the second straight year. Mission accomplished.…
Read MoreClifftop acquires state’s largest cave system
On Saturday, the local Clifftop organization made its biggest announcement to date: the purchase of a 535-acre farm that includes Illinois’ largest cave system. In a special celebration meeting at…
Read MoreBulldogs to play for championship; Eagles, Hawks fall
The Waterloo High School boys basketball team is on fire, having won seven straight games and nine of their last 10. This week the Bulldogs looked to defend their Sparta…
Read MoreSkaer finishes among top college punters in nation
University of New Mexico football player Ben Skaer of Waterloo was recently named to the All-Mountain West Conference first team for his super senior season as a punter. Skaer credited…
Read MoreSuccessful year for Operation Hope
Operation Hope, a program through Hope Christian Church, served 101 families this holiday season, helping them with Christmas gifts for children. Many people, civic organizations, and businesses supported Operation Hope…
Read MoreWHS wrestler takes fall for greater good
The Waterloo High School wrestling team improved to 12-3 in dual matches this season with a victory last week over Civic Memorial, but it was one teammate’s defeat that showed…
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