Posts Tagged ‘62298’
Valmeyer man charged with arson
Troy C. Blevins, 21, of Valmeyer, was arrested and charged this week with felony arson following an Oct. 12 fire that destroyed an old abandoned farmhouse and adjacent barn on…
Read MoreWeber closing, Brockland breaks ground
After 10 years of ownership, George Weber Chevrolet said this week it will soon close its Waterloo dealership and consolidate local operations into the recently renovated Columbia location. Some of…
Read MoreHere are some winter wellness tips!
Cooler temperatures often bring along the season’s sniffles and colds. With a few winter wellness tips, you can prepare for a happier and healthier season, regardless of your budget, with the…
Read MoreStandardized testing changes cause score shift
For many years, local public schools have had high performance results on standardized testing by the Illinois State Board of Education’s standards. However, in 2013, the ISBE raised performance expectations…
Read MoreKaskaskia Trail Chorus shines during annual show
The Kaskaskia Trail Chorus, under the direction of Mark Heise, brought a full house to thundering applause numerous times during its 47th Annual Show at Turner Hall in Columbia. The…
Read MoreSchmidt a part of Waterloo’s sports, music legacy
William H. Schmidt Jr., 83, of Waterloo, died Nov. 6 following a long battle with bone cancer. He was a car salesman in town for more than 50 years; played…
Read MoreA Veterans Day to remember in Waterloo
“We must never forget.” That was the theme of Col. George M. Pierce II’s speech during Monday night’s Veterans Day ceremony in the Waterloo High School auditorium. True to this…
Read MoreAn ‘outpouring of love’ for woman battling cancer
J.Fire’s Market Bistro enjoyed one of its busiest nights last Wednesday, as many from the community dined on crab and shrimp and placed bids on silent auction items to benefit…
Read MoreShare your holiday recipes!
The Republic-Times annual holiday cookbook hits stands this week, and in honor of this holiday tradition the R-T is calling on YOU to share your recipes with the community! Help…
Read MoreArmed robbery arrest in Columbia
Five young males have been charged with armed robbery following an incident that occurred Saturday night in Columbia. Columbia Police Chief Joe Edwards said his department was called to investigate…
Read MoreVeterans Day services planned
Monday is Veterans Day, and many communities around the area will hold special activities to honor of those who served in our nation’s military. Below is a round-up of services.…
Read MoreColumbia agrees to financial settlement with engineering firm
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved a settlement agreement with an engineering firm seeking payment for services rendered while designing an I-255 interchange for the proposed retail, commercial…
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