State success in girls track
At the IHSA girls track state meet in Charleston over the weekend, there were a few locals competing in Saturday’s finals. In Class 2A, Waterloo’s Cameron Crump placed 10th in…
Read MoreSoftball teams add to trophy case
It’s win or go home the rest of the season in high school softball, with a couple of teams already securing some postseason hardware. In Class 2A, Columbia (24-5) got…
Read MoreEagles, Hawks win regional titles
The high school baseball regionals opened in style last week with two local teams hoisting plaques. One other local squad hopes to be doing the same this weekend. In the…
Read MoreBarge capsizes on river
The Prairie du Pont Fire Department assisted the U.S. Coast Guard in responding to a chemical barge that had capsized Monday on the Mississippi River near the foot of Davis…
Read MoreParties everywhere… but no food | Mark’s Remarks
his is the time of the year when there is so much going on, we almost feel like it’s a holiday season of sorts. Someone called the month of May…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5-21-25
(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 MoreReal Estate Transactions | May 12-16, 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 MoreTaste Buds | Bubbling and Brewing
A column by Vivanda Felice and Pipa Benoit, MoCo foodies dedicated to supporting and highlighting local food spirit and culture. Exploring the kitchen cupboards of a creative home cook in…
Read MoreKaren S. Ruesler | Obituary
Karen S. Ruesler (nee Bush), 75, of Waterloo, died May 21, 2025, in Waterloo. She was born Nov. 29, 1949, in East St. Louis. She was a member of Immanuel…
Read MoreWednesday crash south of Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department, Monroe County EMS and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded just before 3:45 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash with road blockage on Route 3 near Crook…
Read MoreWHS girls track | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School girls track team. The Bulldogs secured their second straight Class 2A sectional title Thursday in Mascoutah, led by championship…
Read MoreEmily Webb | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School softball pitcher Emily Webb. The junior righthander struck out 18 in a complete game one-hit shutout Thursday in an 8-0…
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