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House severely damaged in fire south of Waterloo
It was an unlucky St. Patrick’s Day for Ella Mae Wierschem, as her home of more than 20 years was severely damaged by flames and heavy smoke shortly before 4…
Fatal crash reported near Red Bud
A fatal crash occurred just before 9 p.m. Friday on Ames Road near South Fork Road in Monroe County near Red Bud. Initial reports from the scene are a male…
Metro Cup kicks off girls soccer season
The annual kick-off to the girls soccer season, the Metro Cup, began Monday night with Waterloo, Gibault and Columbia participating. βI enjoy starting the season off with a tournament,β Gibault…
Local Vietnam War casualty receives a worthy tribute
Army Staff Sergeant Robert F. Holden of Columbia would be 67 years old today had he survived the grueling Vietnam War. Even so, Holden’s memory lives on in the hearts…
Columbia moves closer on Brockland
During a Committee of the Whole meeting of the Columbia City Council Monday night, the proposed new Brockland auto dealership on Old State Route 3 north of Columbia was discussed.…
R-T offers new online coupons, classifieds
The Republic-Times recently announced two new community resources available through its website, www.republictimes.net. On March 1, an “RT-Savers” online coupon page was made available (republictimes.net/rt-savers). The coupons offer a new…
Waterloo golfing legend Neal resigns
After 34 years of coaching, eight with the boys golf program at Waterloo High School, Nancy Neal has decided to step away from coaching. βItβs going to be weird,β Neal…
Human Support Services celebrates 40 years
A milestone for one organization may have recently gone unnoticed by most in Monroe County. But to the countless lives of those it has touched over the years, it most…
After the fire, family still faces long road to recovery
Bill Roedl, his two children, fiancee, and her daughter remain in temporary housing as repairs continue on their Waterloo home that was severely damaged during a Nov. 21 fire. “Their…
Police Blotter 3/6/13
Columbia Police Feb. 27 Tyler C. Reifschneider, 21, of Columbia, was arrested for DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving on the shoulder and improper lane usage on N. Main Street…