Road rage arrests in Waterloo
A road rage incident that began in South St. Louis County ended in two men arrested Thursday morning in Waterloo. Waterloo police said that at about 9:15 a.m., officers were…
Read MoreVehicles entered near Columbia
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday fielded multiple burglary to motor vehicle reports in the area of D Road and Country Lane near Columbia. Police are asking those who…
Read MoreJean Brown | Obituary
Jean Brown, 97, of Waterloo, died March 26, 2024, at Oak Hill Care Center, Waterloo. She was born July 23, 1926, in Cairo. She was the daughter of the late…
Read MoreSoccer squads springing ahead
Steeped in years of tradition, the Monroe County high school girls soccer squads have not disappointed in the early going this spring. All three local squads are at .500 or…
Read MoreBaseball season buckling down
The high school baseball season is kicking into gear, as a few local teams are already off to good starts. Columbia (6-1) picked up a 6-5 victory in the rain…
Read MoreEagles, Bulldogs set for softball clash
Two local high school softball squads that have starting strong this spring are set for a rivalry clash later this week. Columbia (7-1) travels this Friday to Waterloo (6-1) in…
Read MoreSpring Sports Preview coming soon
Be sure to pick up the April 3 issue of the Republic-Times newspaper, which will include a special 2024 Spring Sports Preview of local teams. The section will include schedules,…
Read MoreFatal barn collapse in Waterloo
Emergency personnel rushed to the scene of a partial barn collapse with fire Saturday morning off Country Club Lane at North Rogers Street near the Waterloo Country Club. One person…
Read MoreEclipse is a sight to behold
Many in the community have had April 8 marked on their map for some time now as much of Southern Illinois will again be able to see a total solar…
Read MoreGibault welcomes first president
The Diocese of Belleville recently announced a change to the administration at Gibault Catholic High School as a president will be joining the campus to work alongside the principal on…
Read MoreLet there be lights in Valmeyer?
Following the donation of a tarp which helped keep last year’s Valmeyer Midsummer Classic dry, Dennis “Boog” Pieper Field at Borsch Memorial Park could soon be receiving another much-desired amenity:…
Read MoreEaster joy for kids in need
A group of women from St. Clair County are making a substantial donation to St. Louis Children’s Hospital this week, once again bringing joy to sick children as part of…
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