WHS wrestling sends 6 to state
The Waterloo High School wrestling program enjoyed a successful Saturday of sectional action, making even more history along the way. For the boys, Bulldogs Konnor Stephens, Jaxson Mathenia, Joe Newell…
Read MoreCHS girls bowling makes state
The Columbia High School girls bowling squad qualified for this weekend’s IHSA state tournament by virtue of a fourth place showing Saturday at the O’Fallon Sectional. Leading the way for…
Read MoreTime for regional hoops action
The regular season wraps up this week for high school boys basketball, after which local teams will shoot their shot for regional glory. Columbia (22-8) had hit a bump in…
Read MoreHawks fly into regional final
A few local high school girls basketball teams have ended their seasons in regional play, but one has made history as it hopes to secure hardware this Friday. Gibault (21-11)…
Read MoreEagles outlast Raging Bulldogs
The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles went down to the wire in their playoff hockey rivalry clash last week. In the end, the Eagles emerged victorious and are now…
Read MoreICS boys volleyball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Immaculate Conception School sixth grade boys volleyball squad. On Feb. 10, the Crusaders from Columbia won the Winter Slam Tournament at St.…
Read MoreKonnor Stephens | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School wrestler Konnor Stephens. The senior recently secured his 129th career victory, placing him tops in WHS wrestling history for wins.…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Feb. 2-6, 2026
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 MoreHilariously funny | Mark’s Remarks
The little girl was born and was the most beautiful thing anyone had ever seen. The grandparents marveled. The parents doted and showered her with everything she wanted. They never…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 2-11-26
(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 MoreSamantha M. Eaver | Obituary
Samantha M. Eaver (nee Layton), 32, of Columbia, died Feb. 16, 2026, in Columbia. She was born Oct. 31, 1993, in Phoenix, Ariz. She is survived by her husband Rob…
Read MoreEdward W. Gibbs | Obituary
Edward Windsor Gibbs, 81, born Jan. 13, 1945, in East St. Louis to James Kenyon Gibbs and Gladys Irene Gibbs (nee Windsor), died peacefully on Feb. 13, 2026, surrounded by…
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