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Candy Cane Classic wraps up
Action continued last week in the Candy Cane Classic girls basketball tournament as Red Bud defeated Cahokia, 57-42, while Roxana topped Wood River, 54-48, Dec. 17. On Dec. 18, Windsor…
Extra holiday patrols for CPD
During the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, officers from the Columbia Police Department will be participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket”…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…