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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 his third straight state swim…
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 Gibault Catholic High School, is…
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 said 2018 assessments remain…
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 gallery. The hall is adorned with…
Columbia hears from teachers, parents
Dozens of community members attended Thursday’s Columbia School Board meeting, a dozen of whom addressed the board. Most of those 12 expressed support and gratitude toward the school district and…
Budget address breakdown
Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his first budget address to the Illinois General Assembly last Wednesday, proposing a budget that relies on revenue sources that do not yet exist to be…
Papenberg to receive Chamber recognition
Even those who don’t know Brad Papenberg know his work and probably know his face. He is a regular feature of Gibault and Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Parish fundraisers,…
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 defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Vehicle stolen outside Columbia gas station
Columbia police are investigating the theft of a vehicle Saturday morning from Red Roof Shell gas station on Southport Drive. At about 8 a.m., a Columbia man parked his dark…
Woman arrested in Top Shooters burglary
A woman from Effingham has been charged with the late January burglary of Top Shooters Sports Bar in Columbia. Micheala D. Verdeyen, 53, of Effingham, was taken into custody Wednesday…