Attempted murder charge in Smithton
The Smithton Police Department announced that charges were filed following an alleged domestic battery last Wednesday in the 100 block of Stahl Drive. Officers responded and quickly located the suspect,…
Read MoreLocal in Mullet Champ finals
Mullet mania is sweeping the nation, and a local boy is at the heart of the excitement. Bohdi Fisher of Columbia and his mullet known as “The Swayze Special” have…
Read MoreCall for impeachment as Pritzker calls for less rhetoric
Gov. JB Pritzker said political leaders — starting with President Donald Trump — need to do more to condemn political violence. Pritzker’s critique of the president comes after the governor…
Read MoreRoad win puts Eagles at 4-0
The Columbia High School football squad improved to 4-0 after outlasting previously unbeaten Roxana on the road Friday night, 34-29. Sophomore quarterback Xavier Voegele threw for 194 yards and three…
Read MoreWHS soccer keeps kickin’
Waterloo High School boys soccer continues to enjoy its best start to a season in recent memory, sitting at 10-1-1 following a few impressive recent wins. On Monday, the Bulldogs…
Read MoreBulldogs fall at Mascoutah
The Waterloo High School football squad fell to 2-2 on the season following a 24-19 loss at Mascoutah this past Friday to open its final year of Mississippi Valley Conference…
Read MoreDeegan drives Dupo to 4-0
The Dupo High School football squad is riding high at 4-0 following a Friday night victory at Wesclin, 20-13. The star player once again for the Tigers was senior quarterback…
Read MoreWHS volleyball wins tourney
The Waterloo High School volleyball squad is enjoying a sizzling start to its fall season, improving to 14-1 overall following a first place tournament showing over the weekend. The Bulldogs defeated…
Read MoreHall calls for Grant, Pieper
Two local Mon-Clair League baseball legends received the recent honor of induction into the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame. Barry Grant, a former all-star player and current manager of…
Read MoreMore than a triathlon at Buttercup
As one of the event sponsors said, “It’s not just a triathlon, it’s an experience.” Buttercup Ranch & Creamery in rural Millstadt hosted the annual CiderMan Sprint Triathlon on Sept.…
Read MoreDupo football | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Dupo High School varsity football squad coached by Zach Klaustermeier. The Tigers are off to a 4-0 start this season following recent…
Read MoreParker Lacroix | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School soccer player Parker Lacroix. The senior goalkeeper has 10 wins and eight shutouts so far for the unbeaten Bulldogs boys…
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