Peacekeeping | Mark’s Remarks
It occurs to me quite often how many of us spend an enormous amount of time trying to be proactive with people. If you are a people pleaser like me…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 4-23-25
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | April 14-17, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreRoof collapse at Red Bud business
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to a roof collapse reported in the main shop at Roeslein & Associates, 401 Randolph Street in Red Bud. Public safety officials…
Read MoreInjury crash early Sunday
A male teen was injured in a crash that occurred shortly before 12:30 a.m. Sunday south of Columbia. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said the Columbia teen was driving a…
Read MoreRick Jones | Obituary
Rick Jones, 61, of Madonnaville, died April 28, 2025. Rick was a member of the Maeystown Sportsman’s Club and Holy Cross Lutheran Church – Wartburg. He is survived by his…
Read MoreSunday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 5:20 p.m. Sunday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Carl Street in Columbia. There were no injuries resulting from this crash. Police said an…
Read MoreFire at Renault Post Office
The Prairie du Rocher and Maeystown fire departments responded about 7:45 a.m. Sunday to a fire at the Renault Post Office, 2130 Main Street. Smoke was seen coming from the…
Read MoreCrash near Red Bud injures 4
The Red Bud Fire Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded shortly before 7:30 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries on Ames Road at Faust…
Read MoreChilli | Pet of the Week
Chilli is doing great in her foster home. Her foster mom reports she is a sweet, gentle girl and just about perfect. Chilli is two years old and weighs 43…
Read MoreThursday crash on I-255 in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 4:30 p.m. Thursday to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on I-255 eastbound near the Fish Lake overpass just before the Columbia exit onto Route 3. Illinois…
Read MoreCHS softball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School varsity softball squad. The Eagles have won 12 straight games and are 14-2 on the season after defeating Wood…
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