Book biz for Columbia School Board
The Columbia School Board saw little action at its monthly March meeting, with a good chunk of the evening featuring a presentation by students from Columbia Middle School. The month’s…
Read MoreStaffing an issue for Waterloo schools
The Waterloo School Board heard from a number of speakers at its regular monthly meeting on March 18, with one of the larger action items concerning changes to the Waterloo…
Read MoreIllinois looks to add EV chargers
Illinois’ electric vehicle charging infrastructure is on pace to double this year, buoyed by an influx of state and federal dollars. Per Capitol News Illinois, the investments are aimed at…
Read MoreNot in my neighborhood | Ott Observation
I’ve been following the story of Our Lady’s Inn, a Catholic charity. They want to build a shelter for unhoused pregnant women in West St. Louis County. Some potential residential…
Read MoreLooking good | Mark’s Remarks
pants to wear to church. I didn’t have new shoes, or a tie, or even new underwear. It had always been a tradition for us to have new clothes at…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 3-20-24
(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 MoreRobert R. Boxley | Obituary
Robert Reeves “Bob” Boxley, 72, of Waterloo, died peacefully March 25, 2024, at home in Waterloo. Robert was born Feb. 12, 1952, in Fairview Heights. Bob was a proud ironworker…
Read MoreTuesday crash on Route 158 near Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 11:40 a.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 158 at Limestone Lane between Columbia and Millstadt. There were no serious injuries reported as a…
Read MoreJean M. Frame | Obituary
Jean M. Frame (nee Becker), 93, of Waterloo, died March 24, 2024, in Waterloo. She was born March 12, 1931, in St. Louis. She was a member of Ss. Peter…
Read MoreWJHS bowling | Teams of the Week
The Republic-Times Teams of the Week are the Waterloo Junior High School boys and girls bowling squads. Both placed second at the SIJHSAA State Tournament held March 16 at St.…
Read MoreSam Beck | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo Junior High School bowler Sam Beck. On Saturday at St. Clair Bowl, Beck won the boys individual championship at the SIJHSAA State…
Read MoreThomas J. J. Laub | Obituary
Thomas John Joseph Laub, 84, of Effingham, died March 16, 2024. Thomas was born March 11, 1940, in Belleville. His father, Raymond was 25 years old and his mother Gertrude…
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