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County discusses Lakeview Drive sidewalk project
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners shook off arctic weather for the second time in January to meet Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, in public session at the courthouse. Normally, meetings…
Best of 2013 Winners
We want to extend a BIG thank you to everyone that participated in the first annual Republic-Times Best of 2013 contest. We also want to congratulate all of the winners…
Sparta and Nashville tournaments underway
Several local teams are participating in this week’s Sparta and Nashville’s tournaments. Waterloo got off to a good start Tuesday night, defeating Dupo, 68-49, on the first stop in their…
Community center coming to town
As construction of the new Waterloo Fire Department facility forges ahead, another plan is developing for the to-be-vacated fire station on Main Street. At Monday’s Waterloo City Council meeting, Mayor…
Work continues on conversion of old schoolhouse into museum
It is a slow and steady process, but plans to convert the former Monroe City schoolhouse into a museum in new Valmeyer are starting to take shape. “We’re getting closer,”…
Mathews retiring from USDA
After more than 36 years, a local U.S. Department of Agriculture employee will be retiring to pursue other passions. Linda Mathews has worked for the USDA office in Waterloo since…
Schnucks ‘excited to be a part of Columbia’
A ribbon-cutting was held Thursday morning inside the new Schnucks in Columbia following the St. Louis grocery store chain’s recent purchase of The Market Place. Schnucks CEO Scott Schnuck was…
Police Blotter 1/15/13
Columbia Police Jan. 9 Thomas Amsden, 27, of Dupo, was arrested on a fugitive from justice warrant. Jan. 10 Willie B. Davis, 43, of St. Louis, was arrested for possession…
Crash on Bluff Road near Valmeyer
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department assisted Valmeyer first responders and Monroe County EMS in handling a single-vehicle rollover crash with possible injury on Bluff Road about one-half mile north of…
Locals named hockey all-stars
Nine local hockey players will be playing in the MVCHA All-Star Game set for Feb. 3 in East Alton. Six players from the Columbia Ice Eagles — Kyle Eagan, Jake…