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Brick crosswalks to beautify downtown Waterloo
In an effort to further beautify downtown Waterloo, the city will make improvements to two intersections outside the courthouse this spring. The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved engineering…
Touchette wins regional; other bowlers advance
Columbia High School junior Cameron Touchette began his quest for a third straight state bowling tournament appearance in fine fashion Saturday in Cahokia, winning the regional with the top overall…
WHS Athletic Hall of Fame class chosen
The Waterloo High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee last week announced its Class of 2015 and invited the entire community to honor the group at halftime of the boys…
Main Street Music caters to niche markets
Dave Schmidt of Columbia lives and breathes music. Many years ago, he wanted to have a business that would help foster that same passion in others around the Monroe County.…
Perandoe withdrawal moves ahead
The Columbia Board of Education has announced vacant positions to be filled after the district’s withdrawal from the Perandoe Special Education district. Once the withdrawal is finalized, the district will…
County improves its public safety capabilities
Monroe County police and public safety agencies received a boost with the news last week of a $72,000 grant for future Monroe County Sheriff’s Department K-9 operations and the arrival…
Police blotter | 1/21/15
Columbia Police Jan. 15 Sean T. Dodel, 41, of Waterloo, was arrested for DUI, speeding and no insurance on Evergreen Lane at Wedgewood. Kevin G. Andres, 47, of Bourbon, Mo.,…
Fatal crash on I-255 in Dupo
A fatal rollover crash occurred sometime after 3 a.m. Monday on Interstate 255 southbound under the Route 3 overpass in Dupo. Pronounced dead at the scene was Cornelius Johnson, 66,…
Crash on Route 3 south of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 8 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash with injury on Route 3 near Old Red Bud Road south of Waterloo. The vehicles involved were a…
Republic-Times launches ‘Best of 2014’ contest
The Republic-Times newspaper, covering Monroe County and surrounding areas for 125 years, is pleased to announce voting has began Friday for its “Best of 2014” contest, with nominees selected in more than…