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Reward offered in jewelry store burglary
A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in connection with the Dec. 20 smash-and-grab burglary at JSR Jewelry in Waterloo. Waterloo police were dispatched at…
Read MoreEagles drop tourney title game; ‘Dogs win third straight
Columbia fell just short in its quest to win three straight holiday tournament titles Thursday night at Freeburg, falling to a tough Marquette team, 52-45. The Eagles held a 23-22…
Read MoreEx-wife of former CPD chief drops suit against school district
The ex-wife of Columbia’s former police chief has dismissed her federal lawsuit against the Columbia school district. Carla Edwards, who in November was awarded a $150,000 settlement from the city…
Read MoreEagles soar to tourney final; Hawks clipped in OT
It was the Jordan Holmes show on Wednesday night as the Columbia Eagles advanced to the championship game of the Freeburg-Columbia Holiday Tournament with a 55-50 win over Triad. The…
Read More2016 Year In Review
The Republic-Times Year In Review is featured in this week’s issue. This annual feature is a reminder of the prominent events that took place in 2016 and a reminder of…
Read MoreUrgent care returning to Monroe County
Monroe County will soon be home to an urgent care medical facility again. Gateway Urgent Care is scheduled to open on the first floor of the new, five-story 11 South…
Read MoreMan playing Santa arrested in Waterloo
A man playing Santa was arrested Monday night in Waterloo on a warrant stemming from a federal charge. The man, identified as 26-year-old Cody James Alexander of Hillsboro, was portraying…
Read MoreBreak-in at Waterloo jewelry store
Waterloo police are investigating a break-in that occurred early Tuesday morning at JSR Jewelry, located at 201 N. Main Street. Police were dispatched at 4:49 a.m. to an alarm sounding…
Read MoreMan rescued days after crashing near Hecker
It was the type of scenario that sends chills down the spines of parents and fear that spawned the phrase, “Call me when you get home.” But thanks to two…
Read MoreEagles top Bulldogs to win Candy Cane Classic
The Columbia High School girls basketball team took down rival Waterloo, 49-38, to win the Candy Cane Classic at Gibault Catholic High School on Saturday afternoon. Madelyne Juenger, who was…
Read MoreDiocese files motion to dismiss McGrady lawsuit
The Diocese of Belleville recently filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit in St. Clair County Court, arguing that a Waterloo woman “seeks to hold the Diocese liable for an…
Read MoreWaterloo man facing felony drug charges
Police executed an arrest warrant Monday on a 48-year-old Waterloo man suspected of dealing drugs in the area. Charged with felony possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) with intent to…
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