Police Blotter | 3-26-25
(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 MoreYou know what happens when you assume | Mark’s Remarks
It’s funny how things occur to you when you are older, and you think “Wow. If I’d only known.” Am I right? How often did you assume something that you…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | March 17-21
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 MoreKerry G. Davis | Obituary
Kerry Gene Davis, 63, was born on Oct. 12, 1961, to Carolyn and Gene Davis. Kerry passed away on Feb. 15, 2025, in Waynesburg, Pa. Kerry was employed by Butch…
Read MoreRaymond C. Rodenberg | Obituary
Raymond Charles Rodenberg, 97, of Waterloo, died March 28, 2025, in Waterloo. He was born Sept. 5, 1927. He is survived by his wife June Rodenberg (nee Williams), who he…
Read MoreWoman dies in Randolph County crash
A young woman with Monroe County ties died last week in a Randolph County crash. A two-vehicle crash on March 26 near Ellis Grove resulted in the death of Hannah…
Read MoreHannah D. Ruez | Obituary
Hannah Dorothy Ruez, 30, of Ruma, died and went home to her Savior Jesus’ arms on March 26, 2025, as a result of a tragic auto accident. Hannah loved her…
Read MoreFriday night crash near Red Bud
Emergency personnel responded about 8:05 p.m. Friday to a three-vehicle crash on Route 3 between J and LL roads south of Waterloo. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said a 2018…
Read MoreStolen vehicle arrest
A St. Clair County man was arrested following a Tuesday night incident in rural Monroe County. Shortly before 6:30 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to the area of Ramsey…
Read MoreTree fire in Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department responded about 10 a.m. Friday to a tree on fire at White Rock Nature Preserve, 6438 Bluff Road.
Read MoreSummer Clancy | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School student Summer Clancy. The talented gymnast won the high school all-around state title for Level 10 Gymnastics in Missouri. Level…
Read MoreCMS JV boys bowling | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia Middle School junior varsity boys bowling squad. The CMS JV boys squad won the recent conference championship at St. Clair Bowl,…
Read More