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Title company owner sentenced to prison

A Millstadt woman was sentenced Thursday to nearly two years in federal prison for her role in the misappropriation of funds exchanged last year as part of the City of…

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Stabbing reported in Waterloo

Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS responded to a stabbing that occurred during a domestic altercation between two males shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday at 1123 Cottonwood Lane. An ARCH…

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Murals a step to beautifying downtown Waterloo

Fueled by enthusiasm over beautifying downtown Waterloo, Mayor Tom Smith has put in motion a new effort: murals on the sides of buildings. The first one, started on the side…

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Tony’s Fish focuses on hard work, quality product

While fishing is a hobby or a sport for many Americans, it is a full-time job for fisherman Tony Esker of Prairie du Rocher. Every three days, he wakes up…

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Columbia fire called to assist with accident across J.B. Bridge

Columbia fire department has been called to assist with Mehlville fire department with a motor vehicle accident on the MO side of the bridge, in the eastbound lane. The call…

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CFD responding to CVS for natural gas odor

Columbia fire is responding to CVS Pharmacy for a report of a possible natural gas odor in the rear of the building by the pharmacy section. The call went out…

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Vehicle crash near Hecker

Hecker Fire Department personnel responded along with New Athens EMS to a vehicle accident with injuries on Route 159 just north of Hecker shortly after 12 a.m. Thursday.

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Valmeyer fire responding to small fire inside Valmeyer quarry

Valmeyer fire is responding to small fire inside the Valmeyer quarry. Dispatch reported that no structures are in danger. The call went out at 4:04 p.m.

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Coalition preparing anti-marijuana proclamation

Members of the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities updated the group on upcoming initiatives at their July meeting last week. The steering committee has been working on a statement…

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R-T All-Local Baseball Team

This year’s Republic-Times All-Local Baseball Team consists of players who excelled on the diamond this past spring, with some even ranking near the top in offensive or pitching categories for…

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