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CHS looks to turn corner in post-season

The Columbia baseball team has ended the last third of its season, losing nine out of 14 games. “We have not had a great record in these last few weeks,…

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Waterloo drops heartbreaker to Jerseyville, bounces back in Belleville

Things seemed to be coming full circle for the Waterloo baseball program Wednesday. WHS held a ceremony before its game against Jerseyville, unveiling a plaque dedicated to the 2011 state…

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The rivals curse continues

Two teams have been putting down a road block for local soccer programs and Friday’s post-season title games were no exception. Gibault fell in a tough 1-0 overtime contest to…

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Crash courses: studying problem areas, safe response

Below is a dual article series featured in the May 22nd edition of the Republic-Times, addressing county road safety issues for both drivers and emergency personel. 

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Columbia dealing with Valmeyer Road issue

Progress should start this week on the sinking taking place on Valmeyer Road in Columbia, as a geo-technical firm has been contracted to evaluate the soil under the road and…

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Community support comes full circle at Waterloo’s newest park

The dedication of Waterloo’s newest park on Saturday not only highlighted a community effort to bring new recreation to Waterloo; it also signified one family’s giving back to those who…

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Police Blotter 5/15/13

Columbia Police May 8 Thomas W. Buckley, 37, of Waterloo, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant and for no insurance and expired registration sticker on Admiral Parkway southbound at…

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Columbia police dog dies of natural causes

With heavy hearts, the Columbia Police Department on Monday announced the death of its first police dog, Cezar. Cezar, 9, began working with the department in April 2005, and was…

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Sunday crash in Columbia injures one

A St. Louis woman was transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained in a Sunday afternoon crash on Route 3 near Palmer Road in Columbia. The…

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Valmeyer High School hands out diplomas to Class of 2013

Valmeyer High School held commencement services in the gym Friday night for 28 graduating seniors in their Class of 2013.  “I wish you all the luck in achieving your goals,”…

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