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Armed bank robbery remains part of Columbia folklore
It was business as usual at Monroe National Bank in Columbia on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1951. Viola Frank, bookkeeper and teller, would soon welcome her first child into the world…
Police Blotter 4/17/13
Columbia Police April 8 Kristopher M. Webb, 23, of St. Charles, Mo., was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle (1969 Chevrolet El Camino), possession of a stolen certificate of…
Sunday night fire guts vacant Fults home
The Maeystown, Valmeyer and Prairie du Rocher fire departments battled a fire to a vacant home at 3109 Maeystown Road near the corner of Bluff Road in Fults on Sunday…
Cecena, Lenhardt crowned WHS prom royalty
The Waterloo High School Prom took place Saturday night at The Falls in Columbia. This year’s theme was “Rockin’ The Red Carpet.” Members of this year’s prom court were Daniel…
Runaway barges lead to overnight closure of J.B. Bridge
The U.S. Coast Guard requested closure of the Jefferson Barracks Bridge as part of a shutdown of the river in that area early Sunday to inspect it for safety after…
Monroe County Softball Tournament to be held Thursday
The Monroe County Softball Tournament will be held Thursday, April 25, at the Waterloo Sports Association Fields. The schedule is as follows: Game 1 — 4:15 Gibault vs. Waterloo (Field…
Bulldogs do it again
The Waterloo High School softball team and the Republic-Times Team of the Week did it again on Wednesday, they blanked their opponent for the fourth time in a row and…
Heavy rains lead to flooding issues across the county
A Flash Flood Warning was issued Thursday for many portions of the St. Louis area, including Monroe and St. Clair counties, as heavy rains hammered the region throughout the morning…
Area departments battle blaze that destroys Cahokia business
Columbia, Waterloo and Prairie du Pont were among several fire departments assisting Cahokia with a fire to a recently shuttered cleaning business at 313 Jerome Lane on Wednesday afternoon. Flames…
McDonald helps usher Dupo track into a new era
The Waterloo High School boys track team isn’t the only one loaded with local stars. Dupo High School’s Matt McDonald is making his mark on the Illinois track scene as…