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Waterloo schools to receive large state reimbursement

After several years of waiting, the Waterloo School District learned last week they will be receiving $20.1 million promised by the state as part of the 2006 referendum to build…

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School enrollments mixed across the area

After the bell has rung and students are seated in their classrooms across the area, district officials have totaled up the enrollment numbers for this school year. While some schools…

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Columbia concert to benefit veterans

Though it started off small, Dustin Row has built an entire evening of music to benefit veterans in a cause called Songs4Soldiers. Row, who was born and raised in Columbia,…

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R-T editor’s song nominated for award

A song written by Republic-Times editor Corey Saathoff is up for an award. The tune “Slow Southern Rain,” written by Corey Saathoff and performed by his original country-rock band The…

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Police Blotter 8/21/13

Columbia Police Aug. 14 Jason S. Welsch, 41, of Millstadt, was arrested for aggravated assault and two counts of criminal damage to property. Court information states he allegedly damaged a…

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We have a new Media Store!

The Republic-Times is proud to announce the launch of its brand new Media Store. The new Republic-Times/MyCapture Media Store now allows customers to purchase prints, personalized photo products, t-shirts and…

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Man injured during Waterloo Homecoming parade

Emergency personnel handled an injury accident involving a parade float early Saturday evening during the Waterloo Homecoming parade A parade participant from St. Paul United Church of Christ was apparently…

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Schreder to run for sheriff

Valmeyer resident Dennis Schreder announced Thursday he will run as a Democratic candidate for Monroe County Sheriff in 2014. Schreder has been captain and chief deputy of the Monroe County…

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Smithton man charged with making child porn

A 37-year-old Smithton man was charged Friday in federal court on child porn charges. Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced that Kyle W.…

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Fall sports schedules posted

With this week’s 90-degree temperatures, it is hard to believe fall is right around the corner. But even closer is this year’s fall sports season, with contests beginning this week…

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