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Team Parents | Mark’s Remarks
Over the years, I’ve been to more sporting events than I can count. I’ve had plenty of opportunities to watch parents and use my judgmental and critical nature to analyze…
Here are some winter wellness tips!
Cooler temperatures often bring along the season’s sniffles and colds. With a few winter wellness tips, you can prepare for a happier and healthier season, regardless of your budget, with the…
Kaskaskia Trail Chorus shines during annual show
The Kaskaskia Trail Chorus, under the direction of Mark Heise, brought a full house to thundering applause numerous times during its 47th Annual Show at Turner Hall in Columbia. The…
Share your holiday recipes!
The Republic-Times annual holiday cookbook hits stands this week, and in honor of this holiday tradition the R-T is calling on YOU to share your recipes with the community! Help…
So long, old pal | Mark’s Remarks
It’s always been part of my comedy schtick to tell people how much I don’t get along with my dog. People have laughed and so I have continued telling folks…
Moving foward | Planet Ryan
You know that awesome feeling when everything is going right in your world? I’m not a pessimist by any stretch, but I’m starting to feel like if you’re on top…
Veterans Day services planned
Monday is Veterans Day, and many communities around the area will hold special activities to honor of those who served in our nation’s military. Below is a round-up of services.…
Johnny Cash tribute to ‘Walk the Line’ at VFW
Bill Forness has been embodying one of America’s most-loved musicians for four years and will be bringing his talent to Waterloo on Saturday, Nov. 23. Forness, who is part of…
Oh shoot… the column | Mark’s Remarks
People often ask me, “Where do you find time to work, be a husband and father and write this column?” It ain’t always easy. There have been times in the…
How are you celebrating Halloween?
The spookiest time of year is here! Halloween is Thursday and the R-T wants to wish you a Happy Halloween! We want to SEE how you are celebrating the fun…