Hand it over | Mark’s Remarks
It’s funny how we tend to reflect at this time of year, and I was thinking about all the people I know who struggle with anxiety and depression or claim…
Read MoreCheri S. Garcia | Obituary
Cheri S. Garcia, 74, of Columbia, died Jan. 2, 2024, at home with her family at her side. She was born June 2, 1949, in St. Louis, daughter of the…
Read MoreVehicle strikes utility pole in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 9:15 p.m. Saturday after a truck struck a utility pole on HH Road at Gall Road in Waterloo. Police said a 16-year-old female driving a…
Read MoreRobert A. Huch | Obituary
Robert A. “Bob” Huch, 85, of Waterloo, died Jan. 7, 2024, in St. Louis. He was born March 26, 1938, in Belleville. He is survived by his wife Mary (nee…
Read MoreCharles E. Dudley | Obituary
Charles E. Dudley, 88, of Columbia, died Jan. 6, 2024, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis. He was born Feb. 23, 1935, in East St. Louis. Charles was retired from…
Read MoreRichard H. Hitzemann | Obituary
Richard H. Hitzemann, 83, of Waterloo, died Jan. 3, 2024, in Fenton, Mo. He was born Feb. 3, 1940, in Horse Prairie. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church…
Read MoreWoman dies after SUV crashes into Columbia home
The Columbia police, fire and EMS departments responded shortly before 5:30 p.m. Friday after a white SUV struck the garage side of a residence in the 200 block of North…
Read MoreDaryl E. Bense | Obituary
Daryl E. Bense, 70, of Millstadt, died Dec. 25, 2023. He was born in Belleville on Feb. 23, 1953, son of the late Fred and Lucinda Bense. He is survived…
Read MoreNancy J. Graper | Obituary
Nancy Janet Graper, 77, of Red Bud, died Jan. 1, 2024. She was born on April 20, 1946, to Edward and Ruth (nee Rehmer) Finnerty of Waterloo. Nancy grew up…
Read MoreSam Donald | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School boys basketball standout Sam Donald. The 6-foot-8 junior scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in Friday’s championship game of…
Read MoreSPPCS boys basketball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School eighth grade boys basketball squad. The Falcons edged Millstadt in overtime, 52-49, on Friday to capture…
Read MoreWoman safely talked off JB Bridge
Columbia police and fire department personnel assisted St. Louis County agencies at about 4 a.m. Wednesday after a distressed woman was on the ledge of the Missouri side of the…
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