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Crash on Route 3 near Route 158
The Columbia Fire Department was paged out to assist police and EMS in responding to a truck rollover crash with possible injuries reported about 2:15 p.m. Friday on Route 3…
Reward offered in jewelry store burglary
A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in connection with the Dec. 20 smash-and-grab burglary at JSR Jewelry in Waterloo. Waterloo police were dispatched at…
Ex-wife of former CPD chief drops suit against school district
The ex-wife of Columbia’s former police chief has dismissed her federal lawsuit against the Columbia school district. Carla Edwards, who in November was awarded a $150,000 settlement from the city…
2016 Year In Review
The Republic-Times Year In Review is featured in this week’s issue. This annual feature is a reminder of the prominent events that took place in 2016 and a reminder of…
Local bowlers strike it big in Kegler tourney
High school bowling teams from Columbia, Waterloo and Dupo were among those competing in the Kegler Challenge bowling tournament held recently at West Park Bowl in Columbia. Other teams in…
Feldmeier impresses with many years of service
Florence Feldmeier retired from her career as a banker years ago. But the 92-year-old Maeystown woman continues to stay active with the countless hours she volunteers at the Waterloo VFW.…
Urgent care returning to Monroe County
Monroe County will soon be home to an urgent care medical facility again. Gateway Urgent Care is scheduled to open on the first floor of the new, five-story 11 South…
Police Blotter | 12/21/2016
(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…
Longtime CMS hoops coach reaches 500 wins
The wins are great. But for longtime Columbia Middle School boys basketball coach Jon Wehrenberg, the relationships developed with players are what matter most. “To this day, some of my…
All-Local Football Team selected
The local high school football scene featured two teams that advanced to the playoffs in their respective classes this past fall, meaning the talent was at a high level. The…