Donald R. Kearns | Obituary
Donald Robert Kearns, affectionately known as “Smiley,” 92, of St. Louis, born Nov. 1, 1932, in East St. Louis, died Dec. 12, 2024, at Friendship Village, Sunset Hills, Mo. Donald’s…
Read MoreRuth A. Cieslinski | Obituary
Ruth Ann Cieslinski, 81, of Columbia, died Dec. 11, 2024, at Woodland Manor Care Center, Arnold, Mo. She was born April 26, 1943, in St. Louis. Ruth Ann was a…
Read MoreWHS boys basketball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School boys basketball squad coached by Allen Siedle. The Bulldogs won Friday night at Triad, 57-47, for the team’s fourth…
Read MoreRyan Biffar | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Gibault Catholic High School basketball player Ryan Biffar. The senior is the leading scorer so far this season for the Hawks, averaging nearly…
Read MoreHeroism displayed in fiery plane crash
If not for the efforts of two Good Samaritans, a fiery small plane crash early Sunday afternoon in Columbia would have certainly resulted in the death of a local man. …
Read MoreRau-a-thon for fun and funds
A Turkey Trot alternative that’s become a Thanksgiving tradition for some folks in Waterloo saw great success in its recent fundraising efforts, surpassing even the exceptional amount raised for a…
Read MoreNo place to grow in Columbia?
The oft-delayed comprehensive plan for the City of Columbia finally had its first public review Monday night during a meeting of the Columbia Planning Commission. Columbia City Administrator Doug Brimm…
Read MoreMany years at Coon Lake
A local club which began in the wake of World War II is celebrating the 100th birthday of one of its original members while looking back fondly on decades of…
Read MoreHorn’s calling comes to a close
Friedens United Church of Christ in Hecker bid farewell to its pastor of 17 years, marking the end of his lengthy career in ministry and what will hopefully be his…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Football Team
With all three local high school teams making the playoffs this past fall, there was obviously plenty of football talent to highlight. In addition to Columbia and Dupo reaching the…
Read MoreHoops squads hangin’ around
The early going of the high school boys basketball season has shown promise for a few local teams. Columbia (6-0) looks dominant, as evidenced by Friday’s 66-24 blasting of Wood…
Read MoreCandy Cane Classic starts Monday
The high school girls basketball season keeps bouncing along, with some local teams faring better than others. A couple of them will meet in the annual Candy Cane Classic taking…
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