Locals playing college baseball
Regardless of level, less than 10 percent of those who play baseball in high school move on to compete in the sport in college. That simply means the more than…
Read MoreSoftball season underway
Mother Nature hasn’t quite decided if she wants winter to end just yet, but a few local high school softball squads have at least opened their seasons. Following a win…
Read MoreStephens is Irish soccer pro
Former Waterloo High School standout Sydney Stephens recently signed her first professional soccer contract, joining the Sligo Rovers of the League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division through the end of…
Read MoreHopper named cheer coach of year
A Waterloo native was honored recently for her dedication to cheerleading as a coach. Amy Hopper, a 2005 graduate of Waterloo High School, was named 2026 Junior High School Coach…
Read MoreSPPCS girls volleyball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School junior high girls volleyball squad. The Falcons, under head coach Jessica James, recently completed a perfect…
Read MoreAidan Dintelman | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School softball standout Aidan Dintelman. The senior pitcher/infielder is off to a strong start this spring. In the pitching circle, she’s…
Read MoreChoosing conversations | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve taken an informal poll of the last several weddings I’ve been to and I’ve decided to add my judgmental attitude toward weddings and vows to my growing list of…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 3/11/26
(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 MoreReal Estate Transactions | March 2-6, 2026
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 MoreCharles W. Guebert | Obituary
Charles William Guebert, 86, of Red Bud, died March 16, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Care, Red Bud. He was born Jan. 31, 1940, in Red Bud, to the Walter…
Read MoreAngie L. Evans | Obituary
Angela Louise Evans (nee Bauer), 58, died peacefully on March 1, 2026, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Red Bud on March 27, 1967, to the late…
Read MoreTornadoes touch down in area
A thunderstorm that barreled through the region Sunday evening ahead of a cold front resulted in two brief tornado touchdowns in this area. The National Weather Service in St. Louis…
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