Sid sees quite a century
A longtime Columbia resident celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday, looking back on his service in World War II, plenty of changes and a life surrounded by a loving family.…
Read MoreMan charged after Columbia standoff
A local man was finally taken into custody early last Wednesday afternoon after he barricaded himself inside a Columbia residence as part of a several-hour standoff with police. The Monroe…
Read MoreRockin’ for veterans
With Monroe County having enjoyed plenty of staple events through the summer, the season is closing out with a bang once again as Songs4Soldiers promises a spectacular concert for its…
Read MoreLevee, Oak Hill lingering topics for county
Monroe County Emergency Management Agency Director Kevin Scheibe offered a bit of good news about grant funding which could help address a scour hole currently threatening a section of levee…
Read MoreMillstadt EMS hopes renewed
The Millstadt Ambulance Service’s bid for its own tax district could come to fruition after a house bill regarding such districts was signed into law in August. As reported earlier…
Read MoreA foundation for local youth
The Monroe County Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Task Force’s Youth Subcommittee announced the launch of The R.O.C.K. Project (Responsible Online Citizenship for Kids), a new education and prevention program designed…
Read MoreFentanyl dealer arrested
Derek G. Steinbrook, 31, of St. Louis, was arrested early last week by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department for unlawful delivery of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine and armed violence for…
Read MoreRoute study for MRTD
Monroe Randolph Transit District is conducting a route study to evaluate and improve public transportation services in Monroe and Randolph counties. As part of the study, MRTD is inviting residents…
Read MoreKelton Hines | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Immaculate Conception School cross country runner Kelton Hines. The seventh grader won the recent ICS meet in Columbia on the 3K course with…
Read MoreCHS volleyball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School varsity volleyball squad. The Eagles continued their impressive start to the 2025 season by placing first in the MICDS…
Read MoreBulldogs run past Mt. Vernon
Despite an early two-touchdown deficit, the Waterloo High School football squad found its bearings and went on to throttle Mt. Vernon to open the season in style at home Friday…
Read MoreEagles edge Mater Dei, 23-22
The 2025 football season started off with a bang at Columbia High School, with the host Eagles hanging on for a thrilling 23-22 victory Friday night over Mater Dei. The…
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