County comprehensive plan coalescing
The Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Committee met Dec. 12 to discuss data gathered over the past year and take steps toward the first draft of a plan for the future…
Read MoreGovernment shutdown averted, but no E-15
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill late Friday afternoon to keep the government open, provide financial aid to farmers, and extend the Farm Bill for one year. The…
Read MoreEagles win Candy Cane Classic
The Columbia High School girls basketball squad continued its impressive start to the 2024-25 season by capturing the Candy Cane Classic championship Saturday at Gibault Catholic High School. Columbia (9-3)…
Read More‘Tis the season for holiday hoops
The days between Christmas and New Year’s Day are always a treat for fans of high school basketball. The five local teams are set to play in three different area…
Read MoreCarl Street reopens in Columbia
The City of Columbia announced that the Carl Street bridge replacement project is substantially complete and was reopened to traffic on Friday. “The contract with Baxmeyer Construction, Inc. allowed Carl…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Volleyball Team
The local high school volleyball scene featured two regional championship teams and plenty of star individual performances this past fall. Here’s a look at the 2024 Republic-Times All-Local Volleyball Team.…
Read MoreHockey rivals set to clash
In Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association action, it’s been tough sledding for local squads of late. During the Christmas holiday, the Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles will renew their…
Read MoreWrestling history at WHS
History was made Dec. 12 at Waterloo High School involving its wrestling program. The school hosted its first girls wrestling dual, with Waterloo taking on Granite City. Pictured, Waterloo’s Ava…
Read MoreSam Schmuke | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School girls basketball standout Sam Schmuke. The program’s all-time career steals leader, Schmuke was named MVP of the Candy Cane Classic…
Read MoreWHS girls bowling | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School girls bowling squad. The Bulldogs competed Saturday in the ShowMO Tournament at Du Bowl Lanes in St. Louis County,…
Read MoreHoliday gimmicks and money makers | Mark’s Remarks
How many times have you used the old saying “I wish I’d thought of that?” I mean, shoot, some of the things floating around these days amaze me. Who…
Read MoreShirley J. Wittenauer | Obituary
Shirley J. Wittenauer (nee Monroe), 89, of Hecker, departed this life Dec. 19, 2024, in St. Louis,. She was born May 18, 1935, in East St. Louis. She was a…
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