Catalano is new U of I Extension director
The University of Illinois Extension has recently been under new management, and the new executive director is quite hopeful about the future of the office serving Madison, Monroe and St.…
Read MoreAll-Local Boys Hoops Team
Featuring two all-state selections and other athletes who competed on successful squads this winter, the high school basketball scene remains impressive here locally. Here’s a look at the Republic-Times All-Local…
Read MoreBaseball swings into spring
The high school baseball season got off to a fast start last week, as all five local teams saw action in recent days. Valmeyer is 5-2 in the early going. …
Read MoreSoftball season underway
The smack of the catcher’s mitt and crack of the bat could be heard on area diamonds as the local high school softball season commenced last week. Valmeyer opened at…
Read MoreGoals galore in girls soccer
The time is always right to score goals in girls soccer, and a few local athletes are doing just that at the start of the spring season. Gibault has won…
Read MoreConference kudos for CHS athletes
Several student-athletes from Columbia High School were recognized by the Mississippi Division of the Cahokia Conference for their efforts during the recently completed winter sports season. In boys basketball, Columbia’s…
Read MorePeterson an All-American again
The sixth ranked McKendree University men’s wrestling team finished its season recently at the NCAA Division II National Championships in Wichita, Kan., earning fourth place overall with 73 team points…
Read MoreNordike named Hawks soccer coach
A Gibault Catholic High School graduate and former soccer standout is returning to lead a program he helped turn into a powerhouse in the sport. Ryan Nordike, a 2002 grad,…
Read MoreLittle surprise in primary
Tuesday’s primary election saw somewhat below average voter turnout, though some Monroe County residents still packed into their polling places throughout the day. In the race between Darren Bailey and…
Read MoreColumbia biz district gets OK
In contrast to two lengthy public hearings about a proposed business district in the northern part of Columbia covering several hours, the same topic was discussed and approved within minutes…
Read MoreBarrett leads Bethany
Like many Methodist churches in the United States, Bethany Church in Columbia underwent a substantial change last year as it stepped away from the United Methodist Church, welcoming a new…
Read MoreDupo project seeks RAISE
The Village of Dupo is currently encouraging members of the community to voice support for its proposed new I-255 interchange, the latest push to help the long-awaited project finally reach…
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