Deegan Prater | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Dupo High School football standout Deegan Prater. The senior quarterback has led the Tigers to a perfect 6-0 start this season, the most…
Read MoreCHS football | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School varsity football squad coached by Scott Horner. The Eagles improved to 5-1 on the season with a convincing 62-0 …
Read MorePolice Blotter | 10-1-25
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
Read MoreImportant words are dying | Ott Observations
There are some words that are descriptive of the core necessities for humans striving to co-exist. One such word is “accountability.” The ICE agents terrorizing and deporting non-whites wear masks.…
Read MoreThe mystery voice | Mark’s Remarks
Sometimes when I tell my kids stories about what life was like when I was growing up, they just blink at me like I’ve started speaking Latin. Every now and…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Sept. 22-26, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreChristine L. Campo | Obituary
Christine L. Campo (nee Burtz), 85, of Waterloo, died Oct. 3, 2025, in Waterloo. She was born Oct. 3, 1940, in East St. Louis. After 30 years of service, Christine…
Read MoreKenneth R. Kettler | Obituary
Kenneth R. Kettler, 66, of Waterloo, died Oct. 2, 2025, in Waterloo. He was born Oct. 29, 1958, in East St. Louis. Kenneth was a member of Western Egyptian and…
Read MoreThomas E. Sheeler | Obituary
Thomas “Tom” Edgar Sheeler, 86, of Belleville, IL, born December 20, 1938, in Coulterville, died Sept. 30, 2025, at Oak Hill Nursing Home, Waterloo, surrounded by his family. Tom served…
Read MoreCHS homecoming week behavior sparks warning
The Columbia School District and Columbia Police Department sent a letter to district parents Friday afternoon regarding poor student conduct during homecoming week, advising parents to ensure their students are…
Read MoreRoute 3 crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 9:20 a.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Kolmer Avenue in Waterloo. The initial report indicated one person was injured in the…
Read MoreOak Hill lease began Wednesday
While the operational takeover of Oak Hill will not be finalized until the beginning of December, the lease of the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center to Accolade Healthcare began…
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