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Valmeyer nixes concert at Rock City
Last week, students in this year’s Monroe County startUP class received a first-hand lesson about the best-laid plans of mice and men. An effort to secure a venue for a…
2022 Year in Review
January The Village of Prairie du Rocher began a year-long tricentennial celebration during its New Year’s Gala. The village held a series of events to commemorate the 1722 founding of…
Another Grand Christmas at St. Paul UCC
With a number of holiday celebrations taking place in the area through December, those looking to get in the Christmas spirit with song can anticipate the return of a Grand…
James A. Wirth | Obituary
James A. “Jim” Wirth, 68, of Red Bud, died Dec. 1, 2022, in St. Louis. He was born July 7, 1954, in Red Bud. Jim loved playing music. He was…
Turkey day run really taking off
With Thanksgiving come and gone, some in Waterloo might have noticed a substantial crowd moving through town Thursday morning. That crowd was the bulk of the ninth annual Rau-a-thon, a…
R-T editor’s band releases new album
“No Sooner Than the Moon” is the title of the third official release by St. Louis area band The Trophy Mules. An all-ages album release show to celebrate this long-awaited…
Valuing veterans on their day
Waterloo and Columbia each held their own Veterans Day ceremonies to recognize the service of the many military members in the community. Waterloo’s celebrations this year placed a specific focus…
Debra L. Goldsmith | Obituary
Debra Lynn Goldsmith, 64, of Waterloo, died Oct. 26, 2022, in St. Louis. She was born Feb. 9, 1958, in Granite City to William and Virginia (nee Hoffman) Thomason. She…
Big Rod’s Roadhouse coming soon
The owner of the former Washy’s Saloon at 1324 Jamie Lane in Waterloo, which closed in May, has plans to reopen there soon with some changes. Rod Washausen said his…
The Truck Stop sets up shop
A new dining venue recently opened in Columbia, offering customers a variety of food from two food trucks with the promise of even more options and venues in the future.…
Christian bullies | Mark’s Remarks
I may have told you this before, but it has happened enough that it’s worth talking about again. I hope the adults reading this, if they relate, will step up…
Edgar A. Krebel | Obituary
Edgar Alvin Krebel, 87, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Fults, died Aug. 2022. Eddie to his family, Ed to his wife, Dad to his kids, Grandpa to their kids, and…