Wintry weather Friday in Monroe County
Light snow and sleet on Friday resulted in emergency personnel checking on vehicles off the roadway during the early afternoon in Columbia and other portions of Monroe County. No injuries…
Read MoreHit-and-run DUI crash near Columbia
A St. Clair County man was arrested on multiple charges following a Thursday night hit-and-run crash on Route 158 near Columbia. The incident occurred shortly before 7:45 p.m. on Route…
Read MoreWJHS 8th grade volleyball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo Junior High School eighth grade girls volleyball squad. The Bulldogs defeated Highland, Bethalto, Roxana and Maryville Christian School to place first…
Read MoreBri Baldridge | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Gibault Catholic High School basketball player Bri Baldridge. The senior leads the Hawks in scoring this season at nearly 12 points per game,…
Read MoreMelanie E. Herbeck | Obituary
Melanie Ellan Herbeck, 33, of Columbia, died Feb. 13, 2024, at Mercy South, St. Louis, with her family and friends by her side. Melanie was born on March 8, 1990,…
Read MoreGeorge Rummel | Obituary
George Rummel, 78, of Chicago, died Feb. 5, 2024, after a long battle with colon cancer. Married for 50 years, he was the beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Kelly); loving father…
Read MoreFisk-Worley engagement
Kaylee Fisk, daughter of Chris and Amy Felix of Waterloo, and Drew Worley, son of Dwayne and Lisa Worley of Columbia, announce their engagement. The couple started dating six years…
Read MoreMagnolia Lynn Wallace | Birth
Madilyn Jordan and Mickey Wallace of Waterloo announce the birth of their daughter, Magnolia Lynn Wallace. Magnolia was born at 7:35 a.m. Dec. 23, 2023, weighing 8 lbs., 4 oz.,…
Read MoreHawks claw past ‘Dogs
A cross-town rivalry showdown highlighted recent high school boys basketball action as the regular season winds down. Gibault (17-12) visited the Waterloo High School gym Saturday night and handed the…
Read MoreGirls hoops regionals underway
The high school girls basketball season has come to an early end for most local squads, but a couple of teams are still hanging on. Gibault (12-18) is a surprise…
Read MoreWHS wrestler heading to state
The Waterloo High School wrestling team sent seven members to the IHSA Class 2A Mahomet Sectional this past weekend. While only one Bulldogs wrestler qualified for state, even more history…
Read MoreFalcons 4th at state
The Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School eighth grade boys basketball team concluded Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class S state tournament play Saturday at Rend Lake College…
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