Fentanyl 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…
Read MoreVolleyball season spikes into action
The local high school volleyball scene is alive as all five squads now have at least a few matches out of the way. Columbia is rolling at 7-0 to start…
Read MoreSoccer squads staying focused
The high school boys soccer season is in full swing, with half of the local squads starting strong and the others getting off on the wrong feet. Waterloo won its…
Read MoreTigers win thriller at Bayless
The Dupo High School football squad opened its season with a thrilling 31-28 victory Friday night at Bayless. The Tigers led 16-0 at halftime, only to see Bayless score two…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 8-27-25
(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 More1973 PTA carnival | Mark’s Remarks
I am often amazed at the memory and what it keeps or kicks out of the retrieval bank. I’ve heard older people tell me all the time how they remember…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Aug. 18-22, 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…
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