News
- All
- Breaking News
- Business
- Church
- City/County
- Community
- Court
- Government
- Police
- School
Rural Christmas tree farm last one in county
Tucked back off Route 156 near Valmeyer sits Ivy Lane Tree Farm, a family-owned operation where visitors can choose from a variety of Christmas trees spread out over many acres.…
Crash on Route 3 at Hanover Road
Police handled a crash involving a truck and a car on Route 3 at Hanover Road that occurred sometime around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. There were no reports of injuries, according…
WHS hoops shines in OT
The Waterloo High School boys basketball team earned its first win of the season at home Tuesday night against Freeburg, but it took overtime to do it. Tied at 36…
New book on local history of stagecoaches
Following in his path of popular previously written historical works, local author Nelson William Rex has just released a new book on stagecoaches in Monroe County. The book, which details…
Locals react to state pension reform law
Last Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois General Assembly approved an overhaul of the state government worker pension system. The House of Representatives voted 62-53 to approve the measure, and the Senate…
Waterloo set to name new superintendent
The Waterloo Board of Education has held closed session meetings over the past month to narrow down the field for a successor to retiring superintendent Jim Helton. Helton will retire…
Police Blotter 12/4/13
Columbia Police Nov. 29 Brandi Walls, 25, of Centreville, was charged with theft following an Oct. 26 incident at Taco Bell. Monroe County Sheriff Nov. 28 The theft of a…
Advertise your business in the Republic-Times Best of 2013 campaign
The Republic-Times is very excited to launch its very own Best of 2013 contest! We hope that it will bring together the community and it’s favorite local businesses, allowing people…
Vehicle accident on I-255 in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS are responding to a vehicle crash on Interstate 255 eastbound on the exit ramp to southbound Route 3 in Columbia. The call for service came…
Chimney fire in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a reported chimney fire with possible damage to the home at 135 Hayden Drive, located near Frontage Road, around 12:50 a.m. Saturday. Police and…