Locals arrested in Vienna robbery
Three local residents were charged this week in connection with an armed robbery that occurred the afternoon of Dec. 12 in Johnson County. The Vienna Police Department said it arrested…
Read MoreCarol A. Mueller | Obituary
Carol A. Mueller (nee Schaack), 86, of Baldwin, died December 20, 2024, in Baldwin. She was born Dec. 22, 1937, in Sparta. Carol was an avid bowler. She is survived…
Read MoreCheck forgery charges in Waterloo
A fraudulent check scheme was thwarted this week in Waterloo. On Wednesday, the Waterloo Police Department was dispatched to Dieterich Bank at 1405 N. Illinois Route 3 in reference to…
Read MoreAlberta Plefka | Obituary
Alberta “Bert” Plefka (nee McDonald), 83, of St. Louis County, died Dec. 16, 2024, in St. Louis. She was born on July 14, 1941, in Waterloo. She survived by her…
Read MoreKarma | Pet of the Week
Karma doesn’t know a stranger and loves pets and hugs from everyone! And playful? You bet. Karma loves to chase balls in the play yard. She is great with our…
Read MoreGibault girls basketball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Gibault Catholic High School girls basketball squad coached by Barry Parks. The Hawks are off to a 7-2 start this season, including…
Read MoreRollover crash near Hecker
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 9:30 p.m. Thursday to a single vehicle rollover crash in the 6100 block of M Road near Wiegand Road southeast of Hecker. There were no…
Read MoreAlex Stell | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School basketball standout Alex Stell. The 6-foot-10 senior is averaging 23.2 points, 13.3 rebounds and 2.56 blocks per game this season…
Read MoreArdell C. I. Roider | Obituary
Ardell C. I. Roider (nee Gummersheimer), 95, of Columbia, died Dec. 14, 2024, in Waterloo. She was born March 4, 1929, in Columbia. Ardell possessed many talents which included quilting,…
Read MoreJennifer E. Guilliams | Obituary
Our beloved Jennifer Guilliams, 58, of Waterloo, departed this life Dec. 18, 2024, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. She was born on Aug. 2, 1966, in Decatur, to…
Read MoreThursday night crash south of Columbia
The Columbia police, EMS and fire departments, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded just after 8:15 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 near Gilmore…
Read MoreWednesday crash in Columbia
Columbia police and EMS departments responded shortly after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday for a two-vehicle crash on southbound Route 3 just south of Veterans Parkway. Initial dispatch reports indicated on vehicle…
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