Clearing the air in JLP Homes litigation
One Columbia family business settled a lawsuit last month while another had its name cleared in connection with the suit. As previously reported, JLP Homes LLC was named in a…
Read MorePolice stalker violates release conditions
A little more than a week after being granted pre-trial release for stalking charges, a local woman was back in court Friday for allegedly violating conditions of her release. Kate…
Read MoreReport warns of future energy shortfalls
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Illinois’ electric grids may soon face power shortages and further price increases as fossil fuel plants go offline and data centers fueling the rise…
Read MoreBoys basketball season bounces along
With a new calendar comes a heightened sense of urgency among local high school boys basketball squads. Gibault (5-10) opened 2026 with a loss at home Saturday evening to a…
Read MoreGirls hoopsters maintain focus
The high school girls basketball season is at its midway point, with local teams trying to either gather or maintain positive momentum for the home stretch. Columbia (11-5) is clicking…
Read MoreHockey rivals set to clash
Two local Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association teams will meet in a rivalry showdown set for this Thursday night in O’Fallon. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. for the Columbia…
Read MoreColumbia Eagles JV Hockey | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia Eagles Junior Varsity North hockey squad. The Eagles are 16-0-1 on the season in Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association play –…
Read MoreEvan Hill | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer High School basketball player Evan Hill. The junior leads the Pirates in scoring this season at 13.8 points per game. In addition,…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 12-31-25
(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 MoreLists, ambitions and losing it all | Mark’s Remarks
Michelle and I make our biggest plans when we are absolutely certain we should be asleep. We’ll say good night, turn off the light, and then one of us will…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Dec. 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 MoreBrush fire near Paderborn
The Hecker Fire Department responded shortly before 4:55 p.m. Tuesday to an out-of-control brush fire in the backyard of a farm property in the 4600 Mueth Road north of Paderborn…
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