Jessica Bearley | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School soccer standout Jessica Bearley. A recent graduate, Bearley was named to the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association All-Sectional Team…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 6-25-25
(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 MoreRight vs Wrong | Ott Observations
Our daily news cycle constantly features district court, appeals court and Supreme Court decisions about actions taken by our executive branch of government. We are a government fighting amongst ourselves. …
Read MoreMcDonald’s commercial | Mark’s Remarks
I’m not kidding you, I feel like crying is part of growing older. But I’m often quite surprised at what can cause me to tear up. Sometimes it’s annoying. Sometimes…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | June 16-20, 2025
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 MoreTuesday morning crash in Columbia
No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash that occurred about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday on Route 3 at Eagle Drive in Columbia. Police said a vehicle traveling north on Route…
Read MoreMonday night incident in Columbia
Columbia police and EMS responded about 8 p.m. Monday to the area of Route 3 and Carl Street after a suicidal teen living in that area attempted to run into…
Read MoreInmate attacks Monroe County Jail staff
A Monroe County Jail inmate faces additional charges following a recent incident with jail staff. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that at about 6 p.m. June 15, correctional officers…
Read MoreCat rescued by WFD
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 7 p.m. Monday to a stray cat stuck in a storm drain in the 300 block of West Third Street. The cat was…
Read MoreMonday fire call in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 3:45 p.m. Monday to a home in the 100 block of Bell Street for the report of a hoverboard that had been on…
Read MoreDr. Ronald G. Williams | Obituary
Dr. Ronald G. Williams, 76, of Eureka, Mo., died peacefully at home on June 26, 2025. He was born on Feb. 15, 1949, in Red Bud. Growing up on Hecker…
Read MoreSunday morning fire call
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 3:50 a.m. Sunday to a burning smell inside a residence in the 6600 block of Route 3 just south of town. A white…
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