Posts Tagged ‘62298’
House severely damaged in fire south of Waterloo
It was an unlucky St. Patrick’s Day for Ella Mae Wierschem, as her home of more than 20 years was severely damaged by flames and heavy smoke shortly before 4…
Read MoreFatal crash reported near Red Bud
A fatal crash occurred just before 9 p.m. Friday on Ames Road near South Fork Road in Monroe County near Red Bud. Initial reports from the scene are a male…
Read MoreLocal Vietnam War casualty receives a worthy tribute
Army Staff Sergeant Robert F. Holden of Columbia would be 67 years old today had he survived the grueling Vietnam War. Even so, Holden’s memory lives on in the hearts…
Read MoreColumbia moves closer on Brockland
During a Committee of the Whole meeting of the Columbia City Council Monday night, the proposed new Brockland auto dealership on Old State Route 3 north of Columbia was discussed.…
Read MoreR-T offers new online coupons, classifieds
The Republic-Times recently announced two new community resources available through its website, www.republictimes.net. On March 1, an “RT-Savers” online coupon page was made available (republictimes.net/rt-savers). The coupons offer a new…
Read MoreMan falls in sinkhole at Annbriar Golf Course
It was a typical Friday at Annbriar Golf Course in Waterloo when general manager Russ Nobbe received a phone call in the pro shop. “They said somebody fell in the…
Read MoreMan dies from injuries suffered in crash near Wartburg
A 25-year-old Waterloo man has died from serious injuries sustained in a crash early Saturday morning. Joey Miller was flown by ARCH Air Medical Services helicopter to Saint Louis University…
Read MoreColumbia courting Brockland auto dealership
Columbia could soon be home to yet another auto dealership, if the price is right. Bob Brockland Buick-GMC has been in discussions with the City of Columbia for a potential…
Read MoreGroup hopes to save old Millstadt water tower
While the fate of Millstadt’s old “tin man” style water tower remains in limbo, a grassroots citizens group has formed in hopes of saving what they call a historic village…
Read MoreSequestration may hurt schools, services
That nasty term “sequestration” reared its ugly head March 1, as the deadline for Congress to prevent across-the-board cuts to federal spending passed without an agreement. U.S. Congressman Bill Enyart…
Read MoreMonroe County levees discussed with Corps
County officials and local levee district commissioners met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood safety personnel in Fairview Heights last Wednesday. The meeting was originally to be held at…
Read MoreWHS track star Duncan signs with Stanford
It has been “a roller coaster” for Waterloo senior track and field star Brendan Duncan. Last week, the three-time state medalist and 2011 Illinois State discus champion signed his National…
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