MCSD makes fentanyl arrest
Two people were arrested earlier this month following a traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and other drugs. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that…
Read MoreCMS girls basketball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia Middle School eighth grade girls basketball squad. The Eagles won the Cahokia Conference championship on Friday after beating Freeburg, 32-13. Columbia…
Read MoreJaxson Mathenia | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School wrestler Jaxson Mathenia. Only a freshman, Mathenia is already ranked No. 4 in the Class 2A state rankings for his…
Read MoreAttempted burglary in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred early Wednesday morning at Red Roof Liquor & Lottery, 301 Southport Drive. Video surveillance footage shows that at about 4:10 a.m.,…
Read MoreMCSD makes stolen vehicle arrests
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said proactive enforcement by its deputies resulted in two stolen vehicles located and three subjects arrested in recent weeks. On Nov. 7, a deputy conducting…
Read MoreLocal hoopsters standing tall
In high school boys basketball action, a couple of local teams are putting together solid starts while others are fighting hard for positive results. Waterloo (5-4) won two of three…
Read MoreCandy Cane Classic underway
The annual Candy Cane Classic high school girls basketball tournament is taking place this week at Gibault Catholic High School. Columbia battled Valmeyer in the tourney on Monday night, winning…
Read MoreTake a swing at Xtra Innings
Young athletes in the community – especially those looking to improve their baseball or softball skills – now have a new place to hone their craft: right above Power Haus.…
Read MoreHockey teams freeze out opponents
In recent Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association action, the Columbia Eagles posted a pair of recent victories. Columbia (6-3-2) won 4-3 on Monday against East Alton-Wood River. Jack Reuss continued…
Read MoreQueen’s reign continues in Waterloo
Tuesday nights in downtown Waterloo have once again been dominated by the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School’s Queen of Hearts drawing of late, even as the game is set…
Read MoreGiving HOPE to Nepal
After 30 hours, three planes and two layovers, a group consisting of mostly members of HOPE Christian Church in Columbia arrived in Nepal last month to begin an 11-day mission…
Read MoreSolar energy shining for local business
The move toward solar energy has become a major goal for the United States and Illinois, with Governor JB Pritzker pushing for an expansion of solar and renewable energy sources…
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