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Protect pipes during cold weather
Cold weather is upon us in Illinois and Illinois American Water is advising homeowners to make sure their homes are prepared for winter weather. “We want to remind customers that…
Local man has plenty of little homes for the holidays
The famous American author and poet Henry David Thoreau once said, “I have learned that even the smallest house can be a home.” For one local man, this quote could…
Columbia, Waterloo cheerleaders win ICCA trophies
The cheerleading squads from Columbia and Waterloo high schools earned first place trophies in their respective divisions at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association Championships on Saturday in Springfield. The CHS…
Coleman murder convictions upheld by appellate court
The Fifth District Appellate Court on Dec. 31 delivered a judgment upholding the 2011 murder convictions of Christopher Coleman for the strangling deaths of his wife and two young sons.…
Police blotter | 12/31/14
Columbia Police Dec. 22 Hayley K. Krauss, 19, of Waterloo, was arrested on an in-state warrant. Dec. 23 Jason L. Brenning, 37, of Coulterville, was arrested for felony unlawful possession…
Raging Bulldogs, Ice Eagles on fire to close out year
With the holiday season upon us, local high school ice hockey action has slowed down a bit. But there have been a few games played, and the Waterloo-Freeburg Raging Bulldogs…
CHS boys basketball | Team of the Week
This week’s Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School boys basketball team. The Eagles on Tuesday night won their second tournament title this season, taking the 58th…
Rollover on Rt. 3 south of Columbia
Columbia police, fire and ambulance responded shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday to a single-car rollover involving a Jeep with Illinois plates on Route 3 south of Route 158 in the…
Legendary CHS coach passes away
James H. Stuart, 77, of Columbia, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Dec. 29 while attending a basketball tournament in Collinsville. Stuart coached and taught at Columbia High…
New book tackles tragedy, grief, family and faith
For many people, this is a magical time of year. But for one local author, this is a hard time of year. Karen Kohler Kaiser lost her sister and nephew…