When God winks | Ott Observations
I got married late in life. It was a package deal: one wife, two stepkids and two cats. Within a couple of weeks of my marriage, my stepson brought…
Read MoreTop hits of 1979 | Mark’s Remarks
For Christmas 1979, one of my gifts was a transistor radio. I’d never had a radio before, so I wasn’t sure about it. I remember thinking that surely this was…
Read MoreSusan M. Hespen Palucci | Obituary
Susan Marie Hespen Palucci of St. Louis died peacefully surrounded by her children and sisters on Dec. 30, 2023. Sue’s life was lived as a love story. She was…
Read MoreArnold R. Mudd | Obituary
Arnold R. Mudd, 93, of Red Bud, died peacefully Dec. 31, 2023, at his residence. He was born to the late Joseph Arnold and Catherine (nee Bessen) Mudd on…
Read MoreMan found deceased in Waterloo park
An investigation is underway after a young man was found deceased Saturday morning in a Waterloo park. Waterloo police said an unresponsive 25-year-old male was discovered about 8:30 a.m. at…
Read MoreLester A. Neutzling | Obituary
Lester A. Neutzling, 82, of Red Bud, died Dec. 14, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. He was born to the late Lester A. Sr. and Lorene (nee Bunn) Neutzling, on…
Read MoreThomas G. Lepp | Obituary
Thomas G. Lepp, 57, of Waterloo, died Dec. 28, 2023, in St. Louis. He was born April 18, 1966, in St. Louis. He is survived by his wife Julie Lepp…
Read MoreWHS wrestling | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School wrestling team coached by Chase Guercio. The Bulldogs are 10-1 on the season, including a Marion Tournament championship earlier…
Read MoreJordan Holten | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School basketball player Jordan Holten. The 5-foot-11 junior is averaging 15.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game this season to lead…
Read MoreMajorie L. Kelley | Obituary
Marjorie Louise Kelley (nee Hoepker), 84, died Dec. 22, 2023, in Waterloo. Marjorie was born on Sept. 29, 1939, in Plum Hill, the eldest child of Ralph and Hazel Hoepker…
Read MoreRueter reaches 800 wins
Less than six years since achieving his 700th career win, legendary longtime Gibault Catholic High School head boys basketball coach Dennis Rueter was honored Friday night for reaching 800 victories. …
Read MoreHoliday play for girls hoops
It’s holiday tournament time for high school girls basketball, with Waterloo hosting a tournament that also includes Columbia and Gibault. Waterloo (5-9) opened this year’s tourney on Tuesday afternoon in…
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