More COVID deaths in Monroe County as vaccine rollout continues
The Monroe County Health Department completed another round of vaccines as more COVID-related death and record hospitalizations were reported. The latest vaccine shipment – again only for Monroe County healthcare…
Read MoreNew deaths, more than 300 active COVID cases in Monroe County
After two weeks of rising deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, Monroe County stabilized in that regard over the last week. There were three more COVID-related deaths, which were recorded…
Read MoreMost of us should eat more fruits and veggies – Springtime produce can help | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Spring always feels special. After even mild winters, the longer days, warmer temperatures and greener parks can lift our spirits and offer…
Read MoreEarly morning fire at Red Bud Catholic school
The Red Bud Fire Department responded shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday to a fire at St. John the Baptist Catholic School, 519 Hazel Street. Flames were reportedly observed shooting through…
Read MoreWaterloo school returns to session after Friday morning scare
Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian Charron has since sought to clear the air following a Friday morning incident at one of the elementary schools that prompted immediate response from several…
Read MoreJohn J. Schmitz | Obituary
John J. Schmitz, 45, of Waterloo, died April 30, 2024, in St. Louis. He was born Sept. 29, 1978, in Red Bud. John enjoyed spending his free time fishing and…
Read MoreDarrel E. Wolff | Obituary
Darrel E. Wolff, 72, of Columbia, diedpeacefully surrounded by his family on May 1, 2024, at home. He was born to the late Paul and Lorraine (nee Kirchhoff) Wolff in…
Read MoreVHS softball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Valmeyer High School varsity softball squad coached by Gayle McCarthy. The Pirates (10-4) entered play this week having won nine of their…
Read MoreHuck | Pet of the Week
Huck has been living hard as a Tom cat on the streets but don’t let that look fool you, he is a real softy on the inside. He is hanging…
Read MoreLiv Colson | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School girls soccer standout Liv Colson. The senior leads the Bulldogs in scoring this season with 21 goals and five assists.…
Read MoreLightning strikes Waterloo home
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday to a reported lightning strike to a residence in the 1200 block of Remington Road off Country Club Lane in Waterloo. The…
Read MoreEagles claw out more wins
Some local high school baseball teams are trending up while others are either going in the opposite direction or simply treading water. Columbia (20-4) picked up more recent wins to…
Read MoreBulldogs win Bi-County Meet
Waterloo’s Paige Zlatic and Columbia’s Christian Kronk were selected as MVPs of the Monroe-Randolph Bi-County Meet held last Wednesday at Columbia High School. In addition to Waterloo and Columbia, other…
Read MoreSoccer regionals start soon
The postseason path is known for local high school soccer teams, as all three squads will be hosting regionals. The objective now is to be playing at the highest level…
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