Fall sports all-staters
The fall season for local high school sports has seen success on many levels, as evidenced by several athletes being selected recently to all-state teams. In football, Waterloo’s all-time leading…
Read MoreClaire Sandstrom | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School volleyball standout Claire Sandstrom. The junior was a key member of an Eagles squad that finished 39-1 and won the…
Read MoreCHS volleyball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School volleyball squad. The Eagles defeated Rockford Christian on Friday and Bloomington Central Catholic on Saturday in Normal to capture…
Read MoreTuesday evening crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 7 p.m. to a two-vehicle injury crash on North Main Street near Wedgewood Drive in Columbia. Police said a 2013 Volkswagen sedan driven by April…
Read MoreFormer jail inmate sues sheriff, deputies
A Springfield man filed charges Monday with the Monroe County Clerk’s Office alleging his civil rights were violated while he was an inmate at the Monroe County Jail. The lawsuit…
Read MoreMotorcycle crash near Valmeyer
Emergency personnel responded about 12:30 p.m. Friday to a motorcycle crash on the curve at Bluff Road and Fountain Road north of Valmeyer. Injuries were considered minor in nature.
Read MoreShara L. Nichols | Obituary
Shara Lynn Nichols (nee Maxwell), 73, of Smithton, died Oct. 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in East St. Louis on Nov. 11, 1951, Shara was the daughter of…
Read MoreThursday evening crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 5:30 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 northbound at South Main Street in Columbia. The vehicles involved were a white 2019 Jeep and…
Read MoreJean A. Baun | Obituary
Jean A. Baun (nee McKenzie), 99, of Waterloo, died Nov. 13, 2025, in Waterloo. She was born Oct. 4, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio. Jean lived in Youngstown until 1967 when…
Read MoreGenetic testing for cancer is becoming more common. What should we know? | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Of the many advances in science and technology over the past 25 years, genetic testing is arguably one of the most notable.…
Read MorePartial settlement proposed in fatal DUI crash suit
Two motions filed with the Monroe County Circuit Clerk’s Office last week indicate the family of late Columbia High School soccer player Crawford Bryant may be willing to settle at…
Read MoreValuing our veterans
Residents of Monroe County came together as they do every year to show their patriotism and celebrate those members of the armed forces who have served this country throughout its…
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