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Eagles end their fall at regional semifinals
Just one month ago the Columbia High School baseball team was regarded as one of the best teams in the region, earning a No. 1 seed in their very own…
Gibault Catholic High School graduates its Class of 2013
Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo held its annual commencement May 20 in the Hustedde Gymnasium, awarding diplomas to 47 members of the Class of 2013. Martin Witges, the son…
Memorial Day events across the area
Memorial Day is an opportunity for Monroe County communities and surrounding areas to remember and honor those who died while fighting for this country. Here is a round-up of Memorial…
Waterloo four-peat; track stars state-bound
They say once is luck, twice is a coincidence and three times is habit, but Waterloo’s three track elites have made qualifying for the state tournament a Class of 2013…
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,…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…