Friday night fire calls in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department enlisted the aid of neighboring fire companies in responding to two calls within minutes of each other Friday night. Shortly after 8:35 p.m., the CFD was…
Read MoreDennis M. Miller | Obituary
Dennis Milton Miller, 78, of Red Bud, a kind, supportive and devoted husband, proud father and loving grandfather, passed away in St. Louis on June 7, 2024, after a brief…
Read MoreSex offender arrest in Valmeyer
Two people were arrested Friday in Valmeyer after the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force assisted the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department in executing an arrest warrant in Valmeyer. The…
Read MoreSamantha Juelfs | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School softball standout Samantha Juelfs. The junior-to-be played shortstop for the Class 3A state fourth place Bulldogs this spring and led…
Read MoreWHS softball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School softball squad. The Bulldogs posted the highest ever finish for the program by placing fourth at the IHSA Class…
Read MoreTaj | Pet of the Week
Taj recently came to us from our friends at the APA where he was a staff and volunteer favorite. He is doing well with the team at Helping Strays and…
Read MoreWilliam T. McLaughlin | Obituary
William Thomas McLaughlin, 85, born May 20, 1939, passed peacefully at his residence in Sunset Hills, Mo., on June 11, 2024, after being in hospice care for over eight months.…
Read MoreWednesday crash in Waterloo
The Waterloo police and fire departments, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded at 2 p.m. Wednesday for a two-vehicle crash with injuries and airbag deployment at the…
Read MoreWednesday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash with minor injuries on Route 3 at Valmeyer Road in Columbia. The roadway was blocked in that area…
Read MoreCompelled to teach
After a 30-year career with the school district, Kara Lavoie stepped away from Gardner Elementary in Waterloo recently, leaving a legacy of passion for her students and positivity amongst coworkers.…
Read More40 years of musical fun
The start of the summer means the start of parade and festival season, and one band seen at events throughout Monroe County will be returning for its 40th year, albeit…
Read MoreCPD gets safely smart
The Columbia Police Department has recently received high-tech equipment intended to help solve crimes and safely handle vehicle pursuits in the community. Columbia Police Chief Jason Donjon spoke about some…
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