All-Local Softball Team
The Republic-Times coverage area saw three high school softball squads win regional titles this spring and six players named all-state, so the local diamonds were certainly shining with talent. Here’s…
Read MorePiranhas tackle Highland Pentathlon
The Waterloo Piranhas summer swim team took on fierce competition at the Highland Summer Pentathlon on Saturday. Known for its grueling format – requiring swimmers to compete in all four…
Read MorePritzker seeks third term
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday he’s running for a potentially historic third term as governor in 2026. During his announcement speech in Chicago, Pritzker said he is running to “protect”…
Read MoreWHS girls soccer | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School girls soccer squad coached by Chad Holden. The Bulldogs finished their 2025 campaign with an overall record of 15-7-2…
Read MoreJessica Bearley | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School soccer standout Jessica Bearley. A recent graduate, Bearley was named to the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association All-Sectional Team…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 6-25-25
(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 MoreRight vs Wrong | Ott Observations
Our daily news cycle constantly features district court, appeals court and Supreme Court decisions about actions taken by our executive branch of government. We are a government fighting amongst ourselves. …
Read MoreMcDonald’s commercial | Mark’s Remarks
I’m not kidding you, I feel like crying is part of growing older. But I’m often quite surprised at what can cause me to tear up. Sometimes it’s annoying. Sometimes…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | June 16-20, 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 MoreTuesday morning crash in Columbia
No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash that occurred about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday on Route 3 at Eagle Drive in Columbia. Police said a vehicle traveling north on Route…
Read MoreMonday night incident in Columbia
Columbia police and EMS responded about 8 p.m. Monday to the area of Route 3 and Carl Street after a suicidal teen living in that area attempted to run into…
Read MoreInmate attacks Monroe County Jail staff
A Monroe County Jail inmate faces additional charges following a recent incident with jail staff. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that at about 6 p.m. June 15, correctional officers…
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