Karl I. Buckman | Obituary
Karl Irvin Buckman, 60, of Waterloo, died Nov. 3, 2023, after a long fought battle with NASH (Non-Alcoholic Cirrhosis of the Liver). He was born on June 22, 1963, in…
Read MoreDavid R. Bequette | Obituary
David R. Bequette, 72, of Waterloo, died Nov. 1, 2023, with his family at his side. He was born Dec. 24, 1950, in East St. Louis, son of the late…
Read MoreBetty J. Gardner | Obituary
Betty J. Gardner (nee Moss), died Nov. 6 at Oak Hill Nursing Home in Waterloo, at the age of 93 years and three months. Betty was born and raised in…
Read MoreCardon K. Lackey | Obituary
Cardon K. Lackey, 80, of Waterloo, born Sept. 17, 1943 in East St. Louis, died Nov. 4, 2023. Cardon graduated from Cahokia Senior High School in 1961, where he was…
Read MoreFatal crash involving car, motorcycle on Bluff Road
Emergency personnel responded about 2:45 p.m. Sunday to a crash involving a motorcycle and car on Bluff Road at Hanover Road between Columbia and Valmeyer. A St. Louis man died…
Read MoreUnlocked vehicles entered in Waterloo
Police are investigating several reports of unlocked vehicles entered with cash and wallets among the items stolen early Sunday morning in Waterloo. The rash of break-ins occurred in the area…
Read MoreI-255 lane closures next week in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday that lane restrictions will be encountered next week, weather permitting, on southbound I-255 from mile marker 17.6 north of Route 15 to mile…
Read MoreWHS boys soccer | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School varsity boys soccer squad coached by Chad Holden. The Bulldogs enjoyed one of their most successful seasons in history,…
Read MoreLiam Bivins | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School soccer player Liam Bivins. The junior has come up big offensively for the Eagles this postseason as they prepare to…
Read MoreKay E. Eckrich | Obituary
Kay Ellen Eckrich, 72, of Waterloo, born July 29, 1951, in St. Louis, died Oct. 23, 2023, at her residence. Surviving are her brothers Kary (Barbara) Eckrich and Kip (Felicia)…
Read MoreCletus J. Whelan | Obituary
Cletus John Whelan, 92, of Columbia, left this world for his next journey surrounded by family on Oct. 29, 2023. A true River Man, Cletus held many jobs throughout his…
Read MoreThe Holdovers | Movie Review
I am a fan of Alexander Payne for many reasons. I like how he doesn’t sugar-coat things. I like that he is a director who is character-centered and one that…
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