Waterloo church welcomes new pastor
After a year and a half of thoughtful searching and discernment, the congregation of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo has officially welcomed Rev. Kyle Timmons as its…
Read MoreWords of wisdom from local author
A Columbia author recently completed his first book in some time, gathering a substantial collection of quotes from great minds through history intended to make people think. Shawn Williamson has…
Read MoreWaterloo annexes land
In addition to the approval of a 1 percent grocery tax as reported extensively last week, the Waterloo City Council annexed nearly six acres of land and approved purchases during…
Read MoreSouthwest Connector study underway
The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to learn more about and provide input on a proposed Southwest Connector between Waterloo and Murphysboro. IDOT is presenting project information…
Read MoreWaterloo imaging center closing
Gateway Imaging Center announced Tuesday that it will be closing its location at 509 Hamacher Street in Waterloo at the end of next month. The center will close permanently at…
Read MoreFriess explains energy rate hike
State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) addressed increasing energy rates this summer in the region – specifically those of Ameren. Friess pointed out that starting June 1, Ameren Illinois’s supply…
Read MoreLegendary WHS football coach passes
Former Bulldogs head football coach Brent McGee, a member of the Waterloo High School Athletic Hall of Fame, passed away last Wednesday at the age of 65 following a long…
Read MorePlayoff time in Mon-Clair League
The regular season has come to a close in the Mon-Clair League, with the Millstadt Green Machine now setting a 2025 trifecta squarely in its sights. Millstadt (18-7) finished with…
Read MoreAubry Thomas | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Gibault Catholic High School soccer standout Aubry Thomas. She was a member of the St. Louis Scott Gallagher U17 girls premier group select…
Read MoreWaterloo Piranhas | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo Piranhas summer swim team. The Piranhas wrapped up their 2025 season with a series of strong performances, concluding their dual meet…
Read More‘If you can keep it’ | Ott Observations
Recently I read an editorial by Solomon Stevens, author of the book “Religion, Politics, and the Law.” In his view, representative democracy can be so frustrating it draws us to…
Read MoreThe bike | Mark’s Remarks
How important was your bike when you were growing up? To most kids growing up in the 1970s and 80s, the bike was like an extra limb. I live in…
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