Vintage Wine Bar cooking up more
Vintage Wine Bar in downtown Waterloo has undergone substantial changes over the past few months, bringing on a new chef amid an expansion of the kitchen as the establishment continues…
Read MoreGallagher’s changing to Geno’s
A downtown Waterloo restaurant will soon be changing hands. Hines Hospitality Group, owners of Roberto’s Trattoria & Chophouse at 145 Concord Plaza Shopping Center near South Lindbergh Boulevard in St.…
Read MoreNobbe joins ROE
Just a few weeks following the appointment of Regional Superintendent of Schools Ryan McClellan, the Regional Office of Education announced that a longtime teacher in the area will be stepping…
Read MoreCahokia Heights crash kills 2
Two area residents died in a vehicle crash that occurred about 12:20 a.m. last Monday, July 14, on Route 3 at Ruby Lane in Cahokia Heights. Cahokia Heights Police Chief…
Read MoreHolmes signs with A’s
A former Columbia High School sports standout signed last week as an undrafted free agent with a Major League Baseball squad following his solid spring season at Missouri State University…
Read MorePiranhas win another league title
The Waterloo Piranhas summer swim team wrapped up its 2025 season with a series of strong performances, finishing on a high note in the final year of the Kaskaskia Swim…
Read MoreMillstadt maintains league lead
In a battle of top baseball squads, Millstadt split with Valmeyer on Sunday to maintain its spot in first place in the Mon-Clair League. In game one, the Green Machine…
Read MoreAre you ready for some football?
The IHSA released regular season schedules for all high school football teams in the state on Friday – including local squads Waterloo, Columbia and Dupo. All three local teams are…
Read MoreCollege award for Biffar
A former Gibault Catholic High School sports standout was recently honored for her years of dedication to the women’s soccer program at University of Illinois-Springfield. Brooke Biffar, a 2021 graduate…
Read MoreJake Stedman | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is righthanded pitcher Jake Stedman from the Millstadt Green Machine of the Mon-Clair League. Stedman improved to 4-0 in league play with a complete…
Read MoreSTL Recruits 14U softball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the STL Recruits 14U Rulo select softball squad, which won the recent Bring the Heat Tournament in Eureka, Mo. Local players on this…
Read MoreA drink at the skating rink | Mark’s Remarks
I received a lot of flak in the past for writing about poor service, cleanliness, and so on at area restaurants. My sons, who began working fast food when they…
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