CPD searching for two burglary suspects
The Columbia Police Department announced Tuesday it has obtained arrest warrants for two suspects in connection with residential burglaries that occurred in the 1700...
County gets good news on Oak Hill
The Monroe County Board heard continuing good news about the Oak Hill senior living facility on Monday.
Oak Hill Administrator Brian Koontz updated commissioners on...
Woman’s death under investigation
The death of a woman found unresponsive inside a residence near Columbia early Monday evening is under investigation.
Police and EMS personnel responded shortly after...
April 9, 2013 Election Results
Below are the results of the April 9, 2013 area municipal election broken down by city or village. For additional results, click here. These...
Waterloo offers unique new battery disposal option
The city of Waterloo has made the process of recycling old batteries go from negative to positive with the installation of a new drop...
New documentary captures essence of Valmeyer
It was a labor of love for an Arkansas filmmaker who wanted to honor his ancestors' hometown.
And for all the passion poured into the...
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,...
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...
Pokémon Go taking Monroe County by storm
By DANIELLE POEPPER and ANDREA SAATHOFF
For the Republic-Times
It’s not unusual to see pedestrians walking Monroe County streets with their noses buried in their smartphones....
WPD: suspicious man at skate park identified
The Waterloo Police Department last week asked the community for assistance in identifying a suspicious man who had allegedly been approaching young females at...
Columbia receives special Main Street designation
The hard work and dedication of Columbia officials and downtown merchants earned the city official accolades in the form of recognition on Monday as...
Walmart theft suspect speeds away
Police responded to the theft of a television from the Waterloo Walmart shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday.
The suspect was described as a black male...