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Eagles streak into sectional final
March 20. That’s the last time the Columbia High School baseball team suffered defeat. The Eagles (30-3) won their 28th straight game Wednesday at the Class 3A Centralia Sectional over…
Theft from Rural King in Waterloo
A retail theft was reported about 8:10 p.m. Wednesday at Rural King in Waterloo. Police said two Hispanic males wearing Cardinals shirts left with power tools from the store and…
Waterloo man charged with sex abuse
A 70-year-old Waterloo man was charged this week with felonies stemming from alleged sex acts committed in Monroe County several years ago. Tommy M. Seals was charged Tuesday with three…
Retiring SPPCS teacher has fond memories
After more than four decades of educating children at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Waterloo, retired teacher Judy Haberl can reflect back on a meaningful and prosperous career.…
Bulldogs fall in soccer supersectional
The Waterloo High School girls soccer team ran into a tough Normal Community West squad in the Class 2A Rochester Supersectional on Tuesday night, falling 2-0 to end a memorable…
Vision takes shape for new Christian school
Forming a Christian school in Monroe County seemed like a far-off notion when a committee came together last summer to explore the possibility. But with some help from the community…
Columbia School Board OKs attorney fees
The Columbia School District did not have a fee agreement with its current attorney prior to its May board meeting, Columbia School Board member Tammy Mitchell Hines told the Republic-Times.…
End of the road for the Eagles
It just wasn’t supposed to end this way. The Columbia High School softball team brought its high-flying offense and 32 victories into Tuesday’s Class 3A Centralia Sectional contest against the…
Honoring those who paid the highest price
Those who have fallen while serving in the name of freedom were honored Monday at well-attended Memorial Day services throughout the county. Remarks by guest speakers and American Legion and…
Police Blotter | 5/23/2018
(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 defendants are presumed innocent until proven…