Rollover crash west of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly after noon Thursday to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the area of 4105 State Route 156 just west of the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. The…
Read MoreWHS girls bowling | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the 2023-24 Waterloo High School varsity girls bowling team. The Bulldogs placed first in the Kewanee Invitational bowling tournament on Saturday.
Read MoreSam Schmuke | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School basketball standout Samantha Schmuke. The junior recently became the all-time career steals leader for CHS girls hoops, surpassing the previous…
Read MoreTwo-vehicle crash Wednesday near Hanover Road
Emergency personnel responded about 4:10 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Hanover Road. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said a 2019 Ford Explorer driven by Emily…
Read MoreGloria E. Thoma | Obituary
Gloria Eva Thoma (nee Kipping), 91, of Columbia died Dec. 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born Jan. 14, 1932, in Waterloo. Raised in…
Read MoreMabel C. Nollau | Obituary
Mabel Charlotte Nollau (nee Boedeker), 103, died Dec. 5, 2023, at the home of her daughter in New Athens. Mabel was born Feb. 29, 1920, on a farm near Valmeyer.…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Boys Soccer Team
Monroe County is steeped in a tradition of boys soccer success, and this year was no different. Columbia placed third at state in Class 1A, with both Waterloo and Gibault…
Read MoreGirls hoops roundup
In recent high school girls basketball action, a couple of local squads have strung together some wins while others are hoping to bounce back from losses. Columbia (6-2) posted a…
Read MoreHoopsters finding their shot
Local high school boys basketball teams are trying to find their footing early as the 2023-24 season begins to round into shape. Columbia (4-2) lost last Tuesday at home to…
Read MoreHockey teams post wins
The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles each posted hockey wins last week. Last Tuesday, the Raging Bulldogs won 5-1 over East Alton-Wood River. Conner Blair recorded a hat trick…
Read MoreTow truck driver always helped
An East Carondelet tow truck driver and Prairie du Pont volunteer firefighter passed away last Wednesday after he was struck by a truck while assisting a broken down vehicle, leaving…
Read MoreCounty OKs budget; talks SAFE-T Act
Friday, Dec. 1 marked the first day of a new fiscal year for Monroe County. After several budget hearings throughout the month, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the…
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