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Columbia annexes proposed professional park project
A public hearing took place ahead of last Tuesday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council, giving Columbia residents and other interested parties the opportunity to speak out or have questions…
CHS to instate new DARE extension program
In an effort to further deter students from drug and alcohol abuse, Columbia High School has taken new steps to educate its students. A new program, a sort of DARE…
Local band opens for music idols at Ballpark Village
A local and newly formed band recently had the opportunity to open up for one of their music idols at Ballpark Village in St. Louis. Northport, a local rock band…
Lebert overcomes disability to become multi-sport athlete
For most student-athletes, hard work and practice pays off. Some, however, have to overcome much more. For Gibault’s Johnny Lebert, playing sports means much more than practicing on the court.…
Waterloo, Columbia shine in tourney play ahead of showdown
Local high school volleyball teams participated in tournaments last week ahead of their respective conference schedules. Following a big two-set win over Belleville East on Thursday, 25-12, 25-8, Waterloo played…
Invasive weed a serious concern for local farmers
Palmer amaranth is a rapidly growing weed that is emerging in Monroe County and attracting the attention of farmers from the bottoms to the bluffs and inland. The Republic-Times sat…
Father, son take part in football showdown on opposing teams
This year’s rivalry football game between Columbia and Waterloo was not only a battle of two neighboring Monroe County communities, but also pitted father against son. And although one team…
Waterloo’s new fire station is built to last
It was years in the making, but its built to last. A dedication ceremony and open house for the new Waterloo fire station at 510 Illinois Avenue took place Saturday,…
Local car wash hosting Wounded Warrior fundraiser
A local business owner wants everyone to come get their cars washed Saturday, Sept. 20 for a good cause. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day, owner Monty Wolfe…
Police blotter 9/3/14
Columbia Police Aug. 25: Ronald J. Taylor, 46, of St. Louis was arrested on an in-state warrant on Admiral Parkway southbound at Carl Street. Aug. 27: Mary E. Rabago, 19,…