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Police Blotter | 1/20/2016
(Editor’s note: All 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…
Fatal Friday night crash near New Athens
A 24-year-old New Athens woman died in a two-car crash on Route 156 just east of Geo Leilich Road near New Athens in St. Clair County on Friday night. The…
Mid-winter tourney fever for boys hoops squads
Three local teams are participating in mid-winter tournaments this week. The Waterloo and Gibault boys basketball teams began mid-winter tourney play with wins on Tuesday night. Columbia dropped a nail-biter…
Senior centers reducing services due to lack of funding
Local senior centers are cutting back on services due to an ongoing state budget impasse that has now entered its seventh month. The failure of Illinois to adopt a budget…
Local bowlers shine at regional
Monroe County will be well represented this Saturday at the IHSA boys bowling sectional to be played at Bel-Air Lanes in Belleville. The Columbia boys bowlers placed fourth in regional…
A man and his camera: memories of the Korean War
Fred Meister’s involvement with photography stemmed from his Aunt Ida. A 1946 graduate of Valmeyer High School, Meister told the Republic-Times about his aunt documenting family events with a box…
Random Acts of Kindness Day
It’s been barely a year since the collective heart of a community broke over the news that Red Bud women and lifelong best friends Abby Liefer, 19, and Hannah Porter,…
Bicentennial Birthday Bash celebrates county’s history
A sold out gathering filled the Hecker Community Center on Saturday to celebrate Monroe County’s 200th anniversary during a Bicentennial Birthday Bash. Attendees were treated to fried chicken and all…
Local fans upset with loss of their Rams
Owner Stan Kroenke, National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell and several team owners stuck a dagger through the heart of St. Louis Rams fans last week, as the team was…
Can We Wear Shorts | Mark’s Remarks
Ever since I began dealing with children, I have simultaneously dealt with the ongoing battle of kids not wanting to dress properly. No, I’m not talking about dress codes or…