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Maeystown connecting with Fountain Water District
Maeystown signed a contract with Fountain Water District last week to supply its residents with water, seemingly putting an end to a years-long dilemma involving the rural Monroe County village’s…
Steinheimer trial to start next week
After unsuccessful last-minute legal wranglings by public defender Arlie Traughber, jury selection in Crystal Steinheimer’s aggravated DUI and reckless homicide trial is set to begin June 20 at the Monroe…
Police Blotter | 6/8/2016
(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…
Tree down on power lines in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 7:45 p.m. Monday to 1434 Frontage Road off Route 3 for a report of a tree down on power lines with smoke showing. A…
Two injured in Friday crash
Two drivers were transported to area hospitals following a three-vehicle crash that occurred Friday evening on Route 3 at North Moore Street in Waterloo. Waterloo police said a Dodge cargo…
Smash and grab at Waterloo sporting goods store
The Waterloo Police Department is seeking information from the public as it investigates a “smash and grab” incident that occurred early Monday morning at Hibbett Sports, 915 N. Illinois Route…
McFarland taken in MLB draft; opting for college
Recent Waterloo High School graduate Jordan McFarland was selected in the 36th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Washington Nationals on Saturday, but family members say he…
Republic-Times takes home state awards
Illinois Press Association awards were presented Friday in Springfield and the Republic-Times brought home several state honors. The newspaper won three first place plaques — two in editorial and one…
Fire near Columbia quarry
The Columbia Fire Department received assistance from the Millstadt, Camp Jackson, Prairie du Pont and Waterloo firefighters in knocking down a fire in the area of 6725 Bluffside Drive near…
Possible large cougar sighting in Waterloo
Waterloo police received a report of a possible large cougar sighting near the dumpster behind Wayne’s One Stop gas station, 620 S. Market Street, about 10 p.m. Wednesday. Officers searched…