Columbia awards façade grants
After a busy first half of 2025, June has been relatively calm for Columbia aldermen. Apart from items on the consent agenda, Columbia City Council only had two other items…
Read MoreRegional superintendent search continues
The successor to retiring Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis remains to be selected – although it appears that person will be appointed soon. In what was described by Monroe…
Read MoreICS names new principal
Immaculate Conception School in Columbia recently announced that Michael Crean will serve as its new principal beginning July 1. Crean, who previously taught fourth grade at ICS, succeeds departing principal…
Read MoreColumbia Dollar General sued
Nancy and Rick Kern of Columbia are named as co-plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against Dollar General following a Feb. 24, 2024, incident at its Columbia location, 922 S. Main…
Read MoreGas tax hike, other changes begin July 1
On July 1, several new laws and tax changes are set to go into effect across Illinois. The updates were passed during the 2024 and 2025 legislative sessions and signed…
Read MoreDupo bicyclist dies in St. Louis County crash
Per a press release from the St. Louis County Police Department, an 85-year-old Dupo man was struck and killed while riding his bicycle near Grant’s Trail early Thursday afternoon. The…
Read MoreR-T wins state awards
The Illinois Press Association hosted its annual convention earlier this month in Peoria, during which the Republic-Times newspaper won multiple state awards. The paper, covering Monroe County and surrounding areas…
Read MoreBarges face retirement cliff
The U.S. barge market is facing a retirement cliff which could impact ag transportation logistics, one analyst warned. Ken Eriksen, managing member and strategic adviser at Polaris Analytics & Consulting,…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt seeks third term
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) announced this week his intention to seek a third term in the Illinois Legislature. Schmidt represents the 114th District, which covers Cahokia Heights, East St.…
Read MoreMon-Clair season heating up
The Waterloo Buds, Millstadt Green Machine and Valmeyer Lakers each won two of three recent games as the Mon-Clair League baseball season enters the dog days of summer. The Buds…
Read MoreAll-State nod for O’Donnell
Waterloo High School baseball standout Patrick O’Donnell was named last week to the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 3A All-State Team following a sensational senior season. O’Donnell’s eight…
Read MoreCoaching honor for Bridges
Columbia High School girls soccer head coach Jamey Bridges was recently selected as Illinois Small Public School Coach of the Year by United Soccer Coaches. His Eagles squad won the…
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