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Police Blotter | 3/22/2017
(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…
Read about April 4 election in this week’s R-T
Pick up this week’s issue of the Republic-Times newspaper for complete election roundups of contested elections, particularly the Waterloo School Board, Waterloo City Council and Valmeyer School Board races. Read profiles…
Recovering addict an inspiration
After first responders brought Madelyn McGinnis back from an opioid overdose for the second time, the 19-year-old opened her eyes to the problem of her addiction. “I just wasn’t in…
Generosity of community helps Lydia keep on fighting
Lydia Boyer needs a miracle. Stubborn German Brewing Company owners Chris and Tammy Rahn did their best this weekend to make sure she gets it. “I’ve been following Lydia through…
Crash south of Columbia
Columbia police and EMS responded about 8 a.m. Wednesday to a vehicle crash with lane blockage on Route 3 northbound near Gilmore Lake Road. Police said a 1994 GMC Sonoma…
Waterloo traffic stop results in meth arrests
The Waterloo Police Department arrested four people and seized a pound of methamphetamine and other drugs, including heroin, during a traffic stop early Monday morning on Route 3. At about…
Fire damages Millstadt tavern
The Millstadt, Columbia and Smithton fire departments responded about 7 a.m. Tuesday to a fire at West End Bar & Restaurant on Laurel Street in Millstadt. Flames were seen shooting…
Crash on Route 3 in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 11:45 p.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle crash with injury on Route 3 at North Moore Street in Waterloo. Police said a 1994 Chevrolet Corsica driven by…
Community offers hope for Lydia
When 5-year-old Lydia Boyer was diagnosed with an aggressive, stage IV brain and spinal cancer called medulloblastoma last May, she began a series of surgeries and intensive treatments no parent…
Bulldogs eager to defend MVC crown
A Waterloo High School baseball team that lost plenty of star power from last season’s 27-7 squad features plenty of players who are eager to step up and shine in…