Parenting and teaching | Mark’s Remarks
I have often wondered, during my teaching career, how many parents simply want a break. I mean, how often did we wish we had an easy kid to take care…
Read MoreTuesday field fires in area
Local fire departments were busy fighting field fires on Tuesday. The Prairie du Rocher and Maeystown fire departments battled a field fire in the 2400 block of G Road late…
Read MoreWestbound span of JB Bridge to reopen soon
For local motorists who travel regularly across the Jefferson Barracks Bridge from Monroe County into Missouri, Tuesday’s announcement from the Missouri Department of Transportation is welcome news. MoDOT said crews…
Read MoreMonday night crash near Millstadt
Emergency personnel responded at about 8 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Route 158 and Triple Lakes Road between Columbia and Millstadt. Responding agencies…
Read MoreJean M. Hill | Obituary
Jean Marie Hill, 81, of Red Bud, died Nov. 7, 2023, at her residence. She was born to the late Richard and Melba (nee Gutherie) Todd on Sept. 30, 1942,…
Read MoreWalter G. Bean | Obituary
Walter Gerald Bean, 99, of Columbia, died at his home on Nov. 8, 2023. Walter was born in Hot Springs, Ark., on May 16, 1924 to Velma and George Bean. …
Read MoreSally L. Linze | Obituary
Sally Lu Linze (nee Holtmann), 87, of Waterloo, died Nov. 10, 2023, in St. Louis. She was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Red Bud. She is survived by her children…
Read MoreCouple charged with home repair fraud
A Valmeyer couple was recently charged with home repair fraud and other felonies in connection with an alleged incident that took place over the past few months in Waterloo. Court…
Read MoreCrashes on I-255 at JB Bridge
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday to assist with two separate vehicle crashes on I-255 at the Jefferson Barracks Bridge. One of the crashes was on I-255 westbound…
Read MoreBetty L. Schnapp | Obituary
Betty Lou Schnapp (nee Howard), 96, of Auburn, left this world to be with her Lord on Oct. 20, 2023, in Springfield. She was born Feb. 2, 1927 (or, debatably,…
Read MoreBrady Hemminghaus | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School boys soccer goalkeeper Brady Hemminghaus. The junior was a key part of the Eagles’ success this season, logging 1,728 minutes…
Read MoreWHS girls cross country | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School girls cross country team. With a ninth place Class 2A showing Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria, the Bulldogs…
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