Park district board members say bye
The first post-election meeting of the Waterloo Park District Board was particularly brief as commissioners said farewell to the two retirees among them, touched on a handful of policy matters…
Read MoreFreeburg mascot fight in Springfield
The Illinois House passed a bill last week by a vote of 71-38 that would ban public schools from using mascots that discriminate against people with disabilities. Freeburg High School’s…
Read MoreUSPS seeks rate increase
The U.S. Postal Service announced last week it is filing for a large postage rate increase to be implemented July 13, 2025. Rates for periodicals are proposed to increase…
Read MoreVenison helps fight food insecurity
Hunters Feeding Illinois is taking a shot at tackling food insecurity throughout the state by connecting hunters, meat processors and food pantries. During the 2024-25 deer hunting season, the program…
Read MoreVogel wins 600th as ‘Dogs start to roll
A legendary local baseball coach celebrated yet another milestone of late as his team has strung together some impressive victories. Waterloo High School head baseball coach Mark Vogel, now in…
Read MoreEagles kick past Bulldogs in tight match
Two really good girls soccer squads met in a rivalry contest Monday night on the turf at Columbia High School, with the home team ending up celebrating a narrow victory.…
Read MoreEagles glide past Bulldogs
Two rivals met on the softball diamond last week, and the result was a well-played contest. Waterloo (9-2) traveled north on Route 3 to face Columbia (11-2) last Wednesday, with…
Read MoreContinued local track success
Local high school track and field athletes have been putting their best feet and arms forward this spring, as evidenced in recent meets. On Monday, Columbia and Dupo tracksters competed…
Read MoreWHS tennis going strong
The Waterloo High School boys tennis squad is enjoying a solid season thus far this spring, picking up three of four recent match victories. On Monday, the Bulldogs won 7-2…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 4-9-25
(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 MoreReal Estate Transactions | March 31 to April 4, 2024
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreSittin’ in church | Mark’s Remarks
My brother and I have had issues with giggling for a long time. We have a mutual twisted sense of humor and if one of us goes off the rails…
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