Columbia School Board race has 2 slates
The eight remaining candidates vying for four spots on the Columbia School Board are divided into two camps.
Each...
Police Blotter | 2/27/2019
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that...
CHS hoops coach resigns
Columbia head coach Mark Sandstrom talks to his players during a timeout last season. (Alan Dooley photo)
Columbia...
Residential burglary reported in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred Friday in the 100 block of Skyline Drive, which is located off Old...
Truck drives through Waterloo gas station
Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS responded to the Mobil On The Run gas station at 1000 N. Illinois Route 3 early Sunday afternoon...
Annbriar burglar caught in parking lot
A Granite City man was charged with burglary following an early Saturday morning incident at Annbriar Golf Course, located at 1524 Birdie Lane in...
Eagles down ‘Dogs again
The Columbia Eagles are the last local high school boys hoops team still playing following a hard-fought victory Monday night over Monroe County rival...
Big hope for little Russell
Community members will soon have the opportunity to support the family of Russell Brafford, a sergeant with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department whose young...
CHS swimmer medals at state
Columbia High School junior Carter Nelson won two medals at the IHSA state swim meet at New Trier High School over the weekend.
Competing in...
Gibault grad plays 3 sports at SWIC
If you think your life is a bit hectic, try spending a day in Trevor Davis’ shoes, high-tops or cleats.
Davis, a 2017 graduate of...
Assessments out now
The Monroe County Assessor’s Office has released 2018 property assessments.
The full assessment list is in this issue of the Republic-Times.
Monroe County Assessor Carl Wuertz...
Oak Hill residents show artistic flair
One hall at Oak Hill senior care center in Waterloo recently received an upgrade, as it is now home to a pop-up resident art...
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Bootsie’s temporarily closed
Pictured is a closed Bootsie's restaurant in Waterloo on Thursday morning. (Kermit Constantine photo)
Bootsie's is apparently...
Sports Year in Review
The year 2018 was a banner year for Monroe County athletes, all the way through.
It began in January, when Waterloo junior Jenna Schwartz was...
Woman’s death after arrest under investigation
A 42-year-old woman died following a Tuesday morning traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in multiple arrests on drug and burglary charges.
Tractor, bicycle collide in Waterloo
A 21-year-old New Athens man was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital after the bicycle he was...