Toys of my youth | Mark’s Remarks
Toys have an emotional impact, no matter what people say. Regardless of how many you had growing up, there is at least one special toy someone can recall. …
Read MorePolice Blotter | 11-20-24
(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 MoreMay | Pet of the Week
Huck has been living hard as a Tom cat on the streets but don’t let that look fool you, he is a real softy on the inside. He is hanging…
Read MoreCHS girls basketball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School girls basketball squad coached by Scott Germain. The Eagles went 2-1 to place second in the annual Columbia Tip-Off…
Read MoreLydia Huffman | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo Junior High School eighth grader Lydia Huffman. She placed third overall in the 14-year-old race at the Cross Country Coaches National Youth…
Read MoreThe season of giving
Families throughout Monroe County will soon enjoy the staples of the holiday season, from Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie to Christmas presents nestled under the tree. However, many in the…
Read MoreRising estimate for CHS renovations
A lengthy meeting of the Columbia School Board last Thursday primarily featured discussion on unfortunate developments regarding the budget for the high school’s renovations, with further discussion concerning video scoreboards…
Read MoreOak Hill ouster explained
While no details had been divulged to this point about the departure of Shari Kruep as administrator of the county-owned Oak Hill senior living center in Waterloo, correspondence obtained through…
Read MorePrison time in rape case
Several months after being found guilty of three counts of sexual assault by force, Travis Turner of Waterloo was sentenced Thursday in Monroe County Circuit Court following the denial of…
Read MoreRoots Plus helping trees stand tall
A St. Louis businessman with deep roots in Monroe County is offering assistance for folks looking to keep their trees and shrubs happy and healthy for a long time to…
Read MoreColumbia Comprehensive Plan almost ready
Just over three and a half years since the City of Columbia announced plans to create a new comprehensive plan to guide the next 25 years of community growth, a…
Read MoreKennedy leaving city position
The City of Waterloo announced last week that longtime budget officer/collector Shawn Kennedy will soon be vacating her position. Waterloo Mayor Stan Darter said Kennedy provided her 60-day resignation notice…
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