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Cookies For Campers raises money for Camp Ondessonk

Out of her love for camp, a Camp Ondessonk enthusiast has found a new and creative way to raise money for a place she holds dear. Natalie Schweiger, a former…

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Fire call on Kaskaskia Road

The Maeystown and Prairie du Rocher fire departments responded to an ATV on fire next to a shed at 3174 Kaskaskia Road around 6 p.m. Saturday. The call was initially…

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Late-winter deer hunting

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that a drawing will be held Tuesday, Jan. 7, to allow 20 persons to hunt antlerless deer on part of the Baldwin Lake…

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ISP launches concealed carry application website

The Illinois State Police earlier this month launched a website to provide the public with information regarding the concealed carry application process. The Concealed Carry License website was launched in…

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Special Christmas for one local veteran

The second of four veterans to benefit from funds raised during a special concert organized this past summer was awarded a surprise Christmas gift last week. The Songs4Soldiers organization, founded…

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Waterloo school secretary retiring after 20 years

Longtime Waterloo school secretary Waleah Lich is retiring Friday from a position that is near and dear to her heart. “All this is hard for me, because I love my…

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Raging Bulldogs earn first wins as hockey club

The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs earned their first varsity win as a hockey club last Tuesday night, and it came in thrilling fashion against rival Columbia at the outdoor Granite City…

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Local college signings 2013-14

The Republic-Times would like to recognize local athletes that decide to extend their athletic career into the collegiate ranks. Below you will find the college signings from the 2013-2014 school…

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Waterloo wins two in a row; Gibault continues to roll

As local boys hoops teams are gearing up for holiday tournament play, positive momentum is finally on the side of the Waterloo Bulldogs, who notched back-to-back wins last week –…

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Suspect in attempted theft injured in high speed crash

A Missouri man with an extensive criminal history was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during a Sunday evening car crash in Waterloo that occurred…

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