Serious injury crash near JB Bridge
A two-vehicle crash occurred about 7:30 p.m. Saturday on I-255 eastbound on the Missouri side of the Jefferson Barracks Bridge, resulting in two injuries and a significant traffic backup. The…
Read MoreSunday fire call in Millstadt
The Millstadt fire and police departments responded about 11 a.m. Sunday to the report of a structure fire on Coachlite Drive off Route 158 across from the Millstadt VFW. The…
Read MoreBicycle crash on Andy Road
Emergency personnel responded to a report of a bicycle crash late Saturday morning on Andy Road near HH Road. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, a male bicyclist apparently…
Read MoreRobert D. Rains | Obituary
Robert Dean Rains of Columbia, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on May 7, 2024. Bob was born on Nov. 4, 1928, in St. Louis, to…
Read MorePatricia A. Buncher | Obituary
Patricia A. Buncher (nee Mentel, 86, of Waterloo, died May 5, 2024, in Waterloo. She was born on Jan. 5, 1938, in Waterloo. Pat was a retired bookkeeper from Amerigas…
Read MoreExceptions ARE the rule | Ott Observations
One of President Ronald Reagan’s most famous quotes is “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” His sentiment…
Read MoreChoosing conversations | Mark’s Remarks
Do you ever have conversations with people and then you walk away kicking yourself for continuing the conversation? I mean, there are just people you have to take in small…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5-1-24
(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 MoreFire call at Gardner Elementary
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday to Gardner Elementary School for the report of a haze in the building and a smell of smoke. Three maintenance…
Read MoreWaterloo Lead Heads | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo Lead Heads youth shooting squad. The Lead Heads competed May 4-5 in the Southern Illinois Youth Sport Shooting Association Tournament at…
Read MoreLucas Riebeling | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School baseball player Lucas Riebeling. The senior righthanded pitcher is a key member of the 20-win Eagles this spring. He’s 6-1…
Read MoreGin Blossoms, Chris Janson headline Songs4Soldiers
Songs4Soldiers announced Thursday morning its concert lineup for the 2024 benefit concert taking place Sept. 13-14 at Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park in Columbia. On Friday, Sept. 13, country artist Chris Janson…
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