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Eagles win hoops showdown at Waterloo
The Columbia High School boys and girls basketball teams continued their respective dominance over cross-county rival Waterloo during Tuesday’s annual “Pack the Place” showdown at Waterloo High School. In the…
Read MoreMilestone marriage in the sky for local woman
“As one life ends, another begins.” Delta Air Lines flight attendant Holly Rick of Waterloo and pilot Gene Peterson united in marriage on board the airline’s final 747 passenger flight…
Read MoreWaterloo man charged in Red Bud stabbing death
A 22-year-old Waterloo man was charged in connection with the stabbing death of a Red Bud man Saturday night in Randolph County. On Monday, Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker…
Read MoreFire heavily damages Dupo duplex
The occupants of an older duplex in Dupo were displaced following a Saturday morning fire. Multiple fire departments responded about 10:20 a.m. Saturday to a residential blaze with heavy smoke…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2018
Much excitement is in store for 2018, not the least of which are the 2018 elections, the myriad of businesses slated to open in Monroe County and the happenings at…
Read MoreBoil order lifted in area
A boil order for Illinois American Water customers in Columbia and Waterloo in Monroe County and Millstadt and much of St. Clair County was lifted early Friday afternoon. Illinois American…
Read MoreEagles place third at tourney; ‘Dogs win at buzzer
The final day of action at the Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Basketball Tournament on Saturday proved victorious for three local teams. Columbia closed out tourney play on its home gym with an…
Read MoreHead-on crash near fairgrounds
Three people were injured – one seriously – during an early morning crash that occurred just west of Waterloo on Friday, Dec. 29. Emergency personnel responded about 1:15 a.m. to…
Read More2017 Year in Review
Check out this week’s Republic-Times for a reminder of some of the biggest and best events of the past year, as well as the emotional, sentimental and inspiring. Read the…
Read MoreRaging Bulldogs clip Ice Eagles in thriller
A rivalry hockey clash of unbeatens was as exciting as advertised Thursday night at the Granite City Ice Arena. With a packed house on hand, the Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs edged…
Read MoreCUSD special ed under fire
After facing challenges with Columbia School District’s special education programs, several parents decided to address their concerns during Monday night’s school board meeting. One of the parents had spoken to…
Read MoreCops bring Christmas cheer to children
A group of local children received the best Christmas present imaginable when Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Valmeyer and Waterloo police officers took them shopping Saturday at the Waterloo…
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