Charles L.N. ‘Red’ Spier | Obituary
Charles Lawrence Noel “Red” Spier, 83, of Columbia, died Dec. 24, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. He was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Morrilton, Ark., the third son of the…
Read MoreLois A. Papenberg | Obituary
Lois Ann Papenberg (nee Kohler), 83, of Hecker, died Dec. 25, 2023 at the de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. She was born on Aug. 25, 1940 to the…
Read MoreArdell L. Prange | Obituary
Ardell L. Prange (nee Hoffmann), 88, of Modoc, died Dec. 25, 2023, in Chester. She was born Jan. 11, 1935, in Fults. She is survived by her children Lynden (Karen)…
Read MoreOlieta M. Edwards | Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love. Family and friends will miss Olieta Mae (nee Russell) Edwards of Columbia, who was born on Jan. 8, 1932, and…
Read MoreEvelyn Theis Hopkins | Obituary
Evelyn Theis Hopkins, 96, of Columbia, died Dec. 18, 2023. She was born in Granite City on Feb. the 18, 1927, oldest child of the late John and Mary Theis.…
Read MoreElmer F. Schultheis | Obituary
Elmer F. Schultheis, 82, of Fults, died Dec. 20, 2023, in Red Bud. He was born April 26, 1941, in Prairie du Rocher. Elmer was a member of Zion United…
Read MoreFive Stress-Free Health Tips for 2024 | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center As we make our way past the busy winter holidays, and look toward the new year, let’s all remember to stop, take…
Read MoreThursday night crash near Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 7:25 p.m. Thursday to a single-vehicle crash in the area of 1317 Floraville Road near Waterloo. The 54-year-old driver of a Ford Focus reported minor injuries…
Read MoreBrooke Miller | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer High School basketball player Brooke Miller. The senior is off to a strong start to the season for the Pirates, who are…
Read MoreWHS boys basketball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School varsity boys basketball squad coached by Allen Siedle. The Bulldogs, led on the court by 6-foot-10 junior Alex Stell,…
Read MoreEagles win Candy Cane Classic
The Columbia High School girls basketball squad captured the Candy Cane Classic championship at Gibault Catholic High School, winning all three of its games. Following its opening round win over…
Read MoreHoopin’ into the holidays
It’s almost Christmas, which is an especially exciting time of year for fans of local high school hoops. The annual Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament is set for Dec. 27-29 in the…
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