Soccer ‘Dogs kicking strong
The Waterloo High School boys soccer squad has kicked off its season in style, posting a 6-0-1 record following Tuesday’s conference win at Civic Memorial. On Monday, the Bulldogs tied…
Read MoreEagles undefeated no more
It was another tournament title for the Columbia High School volleyball squad, which is now 14-1 on the season. This past weekend in Edwardsville, the Eagles topped Bloomington, Lincoln, O’Fallon,…
Read MoreJase Nelson | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School football player Jase Nelson. The senior running back was named the Great American Rivalry Series MVP following Friday’s comeback win…
Read MoreWHS boys soccer | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School boys soccer squad coached by Chad Holden. The Bulldogs are off to a 6-0-1 start to their season, including…
Read MoreUgly echos | Ott Observations
Last month, I was traveling in Alabama. I had some spare time, so I visited the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery. The memorial consists of a pavilion…
Read MoreI ate the whole thing (twice) | Mark’s Remarks
Do you have times you do something, feel guilty about it, and then realize “Hey, I can do that, I’m an adult.” Since I am now semi-retired with a bit…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 9-3-25
(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 MoreReal Estate Transactions | Aug. 25-29, 2025
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 MoreMargaret Lueking | Obituary
Margaret Lueking, 88, of Waterloo, died Sept. 9, 2025, in Waterloo. She was born May 30, 1937 in Valmeyer. Margaret worked as a flight attendant with American Airlines. In 1965,…
Read MoreTuesday crash east of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 2:45 p.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 156 near H Road just east of Waterloo. Responding agencies included the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department,…
Read MoreRobert Niebruegge | Obituary
Robert “Bob” Niebruegge, 81, of Waterloo, died peacefully at his home on Sept. 6, 2025, wrapped in love from his family and friends. Bob was born on May 23, 1944,…
Read MoreCameron M. Nevois | Obituary
Cameron Michael Nevois, 37, of Red Bud, died Sept. 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Rodney and Kim (nee Kolmer) Nevois on Aug. 22, 1988, in…
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