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Waterloo School Board approves tax levy
The Waterloo School Board approved the tax levy for 2015-16 following a public hearing Monday night. “We’re levying an overall 6.5-percent increase,” school superintendent Brian Charron said. “That’s just in…
New group promotes healthy habits for moms
A local chapter to a group that has been garnering attention worldwide has been formed to help promote healthy habits for mothers. Jamie Matthews heard about the No Excuse Mom…
WPD investigating possible abduction attempt
Waterloo police were called to a residence on Walnut Street at about 5:15 p.m. Thursday to investigate a report that an older white male wearing sunglasses may have tried to…
Theft of 140 frozen turkeys under investigation
Schneider’s Quality Meats, located at 1323 Illinois Route 3 in Waterloo, reported the theft of 140 frozen turkeys (35 cases) from a locked freezer trailer parked on the side of…
R-T announces All-Local Soccer Team
Monroe County features some of the top high school soccer talent around, as evidenced by the names on this year’s Republic-Times All-Local Soccer Team. Player of the Year Matthew Roderick,…
Kuykendall gets 40 years
The Columbia man accused in the June 27, 2013 stabbing death of 17-year-old Erin Schneider was sentenced Wednesday in Monroe County Circuit Court to 40 years in prison. Terms of…
Another armed robbery reported in Monroe County
Columbia police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Thursday at about 10:15 p.m. at Red Roof Liquor & Lottery, 301 Southport Drive. The description of the suspect and details…
County board OKs tax cut for Oak Hill
By ALAN DOOLEY Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board lasted more than three hours, but it was fruitful for taxpayers. County commissioners took the unusual step of approving a…
Fire destroys rural Waterloo home
A rural Waterloo home was completely consumed by flames late Thursday morning. “A total loss,” Waterloo Fire Chief Mark Yeager said. “One hundred percent gone.” The Waterloo Fire Department responded…
Ruptured gas line in Columbia
Columbia police and fire personnel responded to a report of a ruptured gas line at Warnock Street and St. Paul Street around 10:40 a.m. Wednesday. Ameren arrived to the scene…