Kenneth B. Reichert | Obituary
Kenneth B. Reichert, 88, of Columbia, died April 7, 2024. He was born Feb. 28, 1936, in Columbia, son of the late Wilbert and Pauline (nee Weilbacher) Reichert. He was…
Read MoreJean E. Buettner | Obituary
Jean E. Buettner, 89, of Waterloo, died April 9, 2024, in Waterloo. She was born June 2, 1934, in Wartburg. Jean is a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in…
Read MoreTimothy J. Voss | Obituary
Timothy “Tim” J. Voss, 55, of Waterloo, died April 6, 2024, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud. He was born to the late Harry and Jean (nee Junge)…
Read MoreCatherine Marlo | Obituary
Catherine Marlo, a beloved presence in Columbia, peacefully passed away on March 21, 2024, at the age of 96. Catherine (nee Anthonies) Marlo graced this world on March 30, 1927,…
Read MoreTerry A. Werkmann | Obituary
Terry A. Werkmann, 70, of Waterloo, died April 5, 2024, in Waterloo. He was born March 26, 1954, in Red Bud. He was a member of the Main Street Saloon…
Read MoreSunday crash on I-255 in Columbia
A three-vehicle crash occurred about 4 p.m. Sunday on the curve from I-255 southbound to I-255 westbound in Columbia. The roadway was wet due to a pop-up shower that began…
Read MorePossible gas leak near Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department was paged at about 12:35 p.m. Sunday to a property on Lakeside Drive off H Road east of Waterloo for a possible propane tank gas leak.
Read MoreColumbia meth dealer arrested
The Columbia Police Department announced the recent arrest of a local man for dealing methamphetamine. Police said that on March 28, Brandon Wathan, 39, of Columbia, was apprehended by the…
Read MoreGas line struck in Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department responded at about 9:35 a.m. Friday for a gas leak at 106 E. Harrisonville Drive. Initial reports are that a worker for a plumbing company was…
Read MoreCHS girls soccer | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School girls soccer squad coached by Jamey Bridges. The Eagles are 10-0-1 on the season, including victories over Althoff, Collinsville,…
Read MoreElle van Breusegen | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School softball player Elle van Breusegen. The lefthanded-hitting junior currently leads the St. Louis area with 26 hits, ranks second with…
Read MoreGas leak at Columbia residence
The Columbia Fire Department responded at about 11:45 a.m. Thursday to a reported gas leak at a residence on Ghent Road near Christina Court. Firefighters on scene worked to clear…
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