All-Local Volleyball Team
With a state title and school-record 39 wins from Columbia this fall, this year’s Republic-Times All-Local Volleyball Team will feature several Eagles. But there were other standout team and individual…
Read MoreEagles capture more tourney glory
Fresh off a Candy Cane Classic title at Gibault just before Christmas, the Columbia High School girls basketball squad was seeking another shiny gift in the championship game of the…
Read MoreFierce holiday hockey action
The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles continue their regular season in Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association varsity play through the holidays. The Raging Bulldogs lost 7-2 last Tuesday against…
Read MoreKaden Ross | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia Eagles hockey player Kaden Ross. The sophomore leads Columbia’s varsity hockey club in scoring for the season entering this week with 12…
Read MoreCHS boys bowling | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School varsity boys bowling squad. Following a heartbreaking second place showing at the Alton Invitational on Dec. 22, the Eagles…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 12-24-25
(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 | Dec. 15-19
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 MoreWe see what we look for | Ott Observations
I recently attended a weekend retreat and a man at my discussion table was bemoaning the decline of manhood in our country. Out of empathy, I asked if someone…
Read MoreChoosing conversations | Mark’s Remarks
I really ought to be ashamed of myself. This time of year, I usually write about nice things – warm things, cozy things, spiritual things. Instead, here we are. Again.…
Read MoreBaby Jesus stolen again from Waterloo church
A Waterloo church is once again missing the “reason for the season” this Christmas. Immanuel Lutheran Church at 522 S. Church Street reported a baby Jesus figurine missing last year…
Read MoreShirley A. Trost | Obituary
Shirley A. Trost, 93, of Waterloo, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Dec. 27, 2025, at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1932, in East St. Louis, to…
Read MoreHoliday hoops galore for locals
The annual Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament opened late Saturday morning at Columbia High School, and the host squad looked to close it out Monday night with the top trophy. The Eagles…
Read More