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Armed carjacking in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred shortly before 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Police were called to the area of Route 3 just north of the Palmer Road overpass…
Court rules against Sunset Overlook
Judge Julia Gomric entered an order in Monroe County Circuit Court last Wednesday against Sunset Overlook in a major victory for those suing the business. In a partial summary judgement,…
Hecker turning 125
The Village of Hecker will be celebrating its quasquicentennial, or 125th anniversary, in 2020. Village officials are organizing a dinner and dance, fish fry, fireman’s muster, and parade in 2020…
Smith ready to lead WHS band
New Waterloo High School Director of Bands Zach Smith knows he has big shoes to fill. Smith is taking over for Michael Mullins, who worked in the school for 34…
Schmidt to run for state representative
Kevin Schmidt of Millstadt announced Wednesday that he will run for state representative in the 116th district as a Republican in 2020. Schmidt, 37, owns Schmidt Chiropractic in Millstadt and…
Complaints abound at Columbia senior home
After Integrity Healthcare of Columbia was fined $25,000 for a violation that proximately caused a resident’s death, a Republic-Times investigation found similar issues are not uncommon at the senior care…
Obst reflects on service
The theme of this year’s Waterloo Homecoming parade is “Agriculture: Past and Present,” and by selecting Arlin Obst as grand marshal, the town is honoring someone whose work in the…
Songs4Soldiers blasts ahead
For the last two years, the Songs4Soldiers benefit concert in Columbia has brought national acts to Monroe County. In 2017, rock legend Bret Michaels headlined the show, while country artists…
Floraville farm offers fresh hops
Patrons of Stubborn German Brewing Company in Waterloo two weeks ago may have seen a new option: Fresh Hop English Pale Ale. That beer, which was only available until the…
Schilling joins 4-H Hall of Fame
Dorothy Schilling was recently inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame. Schilling, a longtime Fults resident, was given the honor Aug. 13 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.…