Charles C. Schwartz Jr. | Obituary
Charles Clifford Schwartz Jr., 79, died Nov. 27. Known around the state for his ability to captivate a courtroom – when he talked, people listened. He was a formidable opponent,…
Read MoreFriday morning fire at Reifschneider’s
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 8:45 a.m. Friday for a report of smoke coming from Reifschneider’s Grill & Grape Restaurant at 608 N. Main Street. The smoke was from…
Read MoreReba | Pet of the Week
Reba is a very sweet girl and gets along well with other dogs. She is food motivated, crate trained, and mastering potty training. She likes to takes walks and is…
Read MoreThursday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 3:15 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia. Initial reports are two people sustained injuries in the collision.…
Read MoreCold water rescue in Columbia
A rural Columbia family is especially thankful following a cold water rescue on their property earlier this week. Laura Eames told the Republic-Times that a quick response from the Columbia…
Read MoreMelinda M. Cole | Obituary
Melinda M. Cole, 89 years, of Columbia, died Nov. 29, 2023 at Bria of Columbia. She was born March 4, 1934, in Hopkinsville, Ky., daughter of the late James and…
Read MoreWednesday evening crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 just south of North Market Street across from McDonald’s in Waterloo. One of the vehicles…
Read MoreWinter Sports Preview now available
Pick up a copy of the Nov. 29 issue of the Republic-Times newspaper for a preview of local high school winter sports teams. The Winter Sports Preview includes Waterloo, Gibault,…
Read MoreWayne J. Faust | Obituary
Wayne J. Faust, 69, of Columbia, died Nov. 28, 2023, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis. He was born March 4, 1954, in Belleville. Wayne was a Columbia area farmer,…
Read MoreJames M. ‘Mike’ Burton | Obituary
James M. “Mike” Burton, 85, of Waterloo, died Nov. 29, 2023, in Waterloo. He was born Oct. 22, 1938, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mike was a member of United Church…
Read MoreHockey showdown marred by injury
It was shaping up to be another classic duel between local hockey rivals Columbia and Freeburg-Waterloo at Granite City Ice Rink on Monday, as the Eagles clung to a slim…
Read MoreBasketball boys take the court
The high school boys basketball season got off to a fast start last week as multiple local squads participated in Thanksgiving holiday tournaments. Columbia competed in the Wesclin Tip-Off Classic,…
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