Holmes 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…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 7-16-25
(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 MoreReal Estate Transactions | July 8-11, 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 MoreEmma E. Schultheis | Obituary
Emma E. Schultheis, 14, of Prairie du Rocher, died July 21, 2025, in St. Louis. She was born July 27, 2010, in Marion. Emma was a member of St. John…
Read MorePaula A. Ledbetter | Obituary
Paula Ann Ledbetter, 69, of Columbia, died peacefully on July 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born March 10, 1956, in Paducah, Ky., to…
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