Mark’s Remarks | All bets are off
When summer rolls around, certain sounds and smells remind me of summers past. Anytime I see a big cloud of dirt blow across a field or piece of ground, I…
Read MoreWillis R. Steiger | Obituary
Willis Raymond Steiger, 84, of Millstadt, died Aug. 19, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by family. He was born Aug. 17, 1940, in Millstadt Township. He served as transportation director…
Read MoreRollover crash east of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday to a rollover crash on Route 156 just east of Goeddeltown Road between Waterloo and Hecker. The female driver was able to exit…
Read MoreDumpster fire in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded at 9:30 a.m. Monday to a fully involved dumpster fire near a residence in the 1000 block of Bradington Court. Flames from the dumpster were…
Read MoreTaste Buds | Pie Hard Die-Hards
“Taste Buds” is a new online column by two local residents writing under the pseudonyms of “Vivanda Felice” and “Pipa Benoit” – two Monroe County foodies dedicated to supporting and…
Read MoreRetail theft at Rural King
Two people were arrested following a felony retail theft that occurred Thursday evening in Waterloo. Waterloo police said that shortly before 5:20 p.m., a chainsaw and other power tools were…
Read MoreSuspected drug overdose death in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 9 p.m. Wednesday to a suspected drug overdose in Columbia. Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill said his office was requested to respond to a residence in…
Read MoreHarold Daugherty | Obituary
Harold Daugherty, 80, of Waterloo, died Aug. 15, 2024, in O’Fallon. He was born Feb. 22, 1944, in Red Bud. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church – Waterloo;…
Read MoreFinding cancer sooner with a simple blood test | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center It’s not news that cancer screening is important. Recommended screenings can catch cancer early when it’s more treatable – and some can…
Read MoreUnlocked vehicles targeted again in Columbia
Police are investigating after at least two unlocked vehicles were unlawfully entered early Friday morning in Columbia. Columbia Police Chief Jason Donjon said his department received a call about two…
Read MoreICS baseball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Immaculate Conception School junior high baseball squad. The Crusaders got off to a solid start to their 2024 season by placing third…
Read MoreBrian Lupa | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is baseball player Brian Lupa of the Millstadt Green Machine in the Mon-Clair League. Lupa was named playoff MVP after going 7-for-17 (.412) with…
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