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Maeystown man is jack of all trades
When the Republic-Times visited Earl and Kathy Fitch’s home near Maeystown, we thought it was to discuss hot rod cars. Instead, as we sat in one of his large garages…
New Waterloo mural to reflect local history
Paintings tell stories and that’s exactly what Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith wants the city’s latest new mural project to do. Driving or walking past K&D Printing, 107 North Main Street,…
Probst enjoys success with champion bulls
You’re usually warned to stay away from something that’s a “bunch of bull.” But Waterloo’s Jim Probst doesn’t heed this warning; he goes straight for the bull, bunches of bulls…
School enrollment down
The calendar says it is Aug. 25, but the weather feels like it’s Sept. 25. Either way, school has started, and with it, enrollment numbers across the area have rolled…
Car vs. semi crash on I-255
Columbia Fire Department personnel joined police and EMS agencies in responding to a vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 255 about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday. A fire official said a car…
Police Blotter | 8/19/2015
(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…
Monday afternoon murder-suicide in Columbia
A second victim has died in a murder-suicide that occurred late Monday afternoon outside 901 High Ridge Drive in Columbia in the Pioneer Ridge subdivision. Police initially responded to the…
Senior centers to reopen Monday
With the signing of legislation by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner that allows the state to release more than $5 billion in federal money that had been held up due to…
Man arrested for meth following police chase
A Sparta man led authorities on a chase beginning at about 8 p.m. Tuesday along Route 156 between Hecker and Waterloo before being pulled over at Wayne’s One Stop on South Market…
Sales tax question going to voters
The Waterloo School Board on Monday night voted unanimously in favor of placing a resolution seeking a one percent sales tax on March 15 election ballots. Now, it is up…