Community
40 years of musical fun
The start of the summer means the start of parade and festival season, and one band seen at events throughout Monroe County will be returning for its 40th year, albeit…
Read MoreArts in the Park shines in Columbia
A local art festival made its debut Sunday, providing Columbia and the rest of Monroe County with an opportunity to see a collection of visual artists as well as dancing,…
Read MoreCHS grad showing off in the sky
A graduate of Columbia High School recently had the opportunity to fly the planes he watched as a child as he participated in the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show…
Read MoreR-T wins state awards
Continuing a tradition of success, the Republic-Times newspaper serving Monroe County and surrounding areas took home four first place awards and placed in several other categories in its division during Thursday’s annual…
Read MoreA flight to remember
A Vietnam War veteran with a lengthy military career recently participated in a Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, traveling to Washington, D.C. with family to be recognized for his service.…
Read MoreBook captures farming legacy
A local history buff recently completed a substantial effort toward recognizing and honoring the history of family farms in Monroe County, recording those which have stayed with families for over…
Read More‘Celebrate that they lived’
Monday proved to be a day both for mourning and celebration as folks gathered across Monroe County to recognize Memorial Day and honor those who gave their lives in service…
Read MoreNew Athens EMS no more
Residents of New Athens will soon be relying exclusively on the services of MedStar Ambulance Inc. for their emergency response needs as the village’s ambulance service is shutting down, the…
Read MoreBright field, bright future at Borsch
A big addition to Borsch Memorial Park in Valmeyer is well underway, and with the installation of lights at Dennis “Boog” Pieper Field, more plans are on the horizon to…
Read MoreValmeyer has a new fire chief
The Valmeyer Fire Department had a change in leadership early this week as its longtime fire chief stepped down from the position he’s held for 30 years. Valmeyer Fire Chief…
Read MoreFixing a fighter jet
Two Columbia veterans have been working on a large project for the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis, using their experience with aircraft to help in the reconstruction of…
Read MoreS4S acts selected
Songs4Soldiers announced last week its lineup for the 2024 benefit concert taking place Sept. 13-14 at Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park in Columbia. On Friday, Sept. 13, country artist Chris Janson will…
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