West Nile Virus detected locally
The Monroe County Health Department last week reported the first positive mosquito pools of the season for West Nile Virus. This test report was on Aug. 18, the department said.…
Read MoreJailed for contempt of court
A Columbia man was ordered to spend 10 days in jail for contempt of court last Wednesday at the Monroe County Courthouse in Waterloo. Justin Bass, 44, was found in…
Read MoreStudent threat at RBHS
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was notified last Wednesday of a potential threat made toward a Red Bud High School student. Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters said Thursday that, following…
Read MoreNew state laws signed
Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session. The measures expand what must be covered by…
Read MoreTurning Point Wellness on the move
The chiropractors of Turning Point Wellness Center will soon be moving their Waterloo location to a larger office space to better serve their patients and offer more services. This winter,…
Read MoreNuxoll recognized by Forbes
Edward Jones financial advisor Jared Nuxoll of Columbia was named to the 2025 ranking of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in Illinois by Forbes and SHOOK Research. The ranking recognizes…
Read More2025 Fall Sports Preview out now
The Aug. 27 issue of the Republic-Times contains the Fall Sports Preview for local school sports teams. Pick up a copy to see schedules, team season preview, photos and more…
Read MoreEagles soccer soars in opener
The local high school boys soccer season got under way with three teams in action on Monday. Columbia opened its 2025 campaign in impressive fashion, downing perennial soccer powerhouse Collinsville…
Read MoreLocals on the college gridiron
For several former locals, football continues at the next level after excelling on local fields. Former standouts from Columbia and Waterloo high schools are getting ready to play this fall…
Read MoreGolfers shooting low
In recent high school boys golf action, Columbia won a nine-hole match Monday over Freeburg by two strokes, 160-162, at Mystic Oak in Waterloo. Kyle Chudd, a state qualifier last…
Read MorePremiere Academy of Dance Elite | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Premiere Academy of Dance Elite Dance Team. This team, pictured from left, of Mia Kostelac, Danni Eschmann, Bree Aplin, Violet Aplin, Kylee…
Read MoreLuke Dewilde | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School soccer player Luke Dewilde. The junior scored two goals to lead the Eagles in a 3-0 victory at home Monday…
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