CHS softball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School varsity softball squad. The Eagles went 24-6 on the season and won a share of the Cahokia Conference crown…
Read MoreLuke Smith | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School track standout Luke Smith. The freshman was the state runner-up in the 800 meter run at the IHSA Class 2A…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | May 12-16, 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 MoreProfile in cowardice | Ott Observations
In 1956, then-Senator John F. Kennedy wrote a book titled “Profiles in Courage.” It consisted of a series of short biographies describing acts of political bravery and integrity by eight…
Read MoreSummer reboot | Marks’s Remarks
Are any of you like me and often get in a mundane rut? When the days start to get a little longer and the weather reminds us that sunlight and…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5-28-25
(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 MoreMichael W. Pulcher | Obituary
Michael Wayne Pulcher, 51, of Columbia, died May 30, 2025, at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on May 15, 1974, in Groton, Conn. Wayne grew up…
Read MoreMonday crash near Hecker
Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash shortly after 10:50 a.m. Monday on Route 156 at Klein School Road near Hecker in rural St. Clair County. The Hecker and New…
Read MorePatricia J. Harris | Obituary
Patricia J. Harris (nee Yandell), 81, of Maeystown, died May 31, 2025, in Maeystown. She was born May 31, 1944, in Sikeston, Mo. Patricia graduated from Scott Central High School,…
Read MoreCharges filed in attempted carjacking in Columbia
A 51-year-old Columbia hockey coach was critically injured in an attempted carjacking early Saturday morning that resulted in him being shot in the face. Charges were filed Monday in connection…
Read MoreRichard L. Siener | Obituary
Richard Lee Siener, 61, a longtime St. Louisan and proud new resident of Columbia, died suddenly on May 26, 2025. Born Nov. 22, 1963, on a naval base in Bethesda,…
Read MoreThursday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 4:30 p.m. Thursday to a vehicle crash with injury on D Road near Valmeyer Road in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia police and fire departments…
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