Death investigation in Columbia

The death of a 34-year-old man found unresponsive late Wednesday morning inside his Columbia residence is under investigation. The Monroe County Coroner’s Office was requested by the Columbia Police Department…

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R-T All-Local Boys Hoops Team

The Republic-Times coverage area featured several standout performers in high school boys basketball this past winter, as evidenced by this year’s All-Local Boys Hoops Team.  Here’s this year’s list: FIRST TEAM Kelvin…

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Sunset Overlook dealt another blow

Sunset Overlook’s bid to be rezoned in Columbia took another hit Monday night.  The Columbia Committee of the Whole voted 7-1 against recommending its rezoning.  As during a public hearing…

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Horner heading to Swansea

The Columbia school district is losing one of its highest-ranking administrators, as assistant superintendent Beth Horner is set to become a superintendent in Swansea. Horner, who has worked in the…

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Friday crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 11:30 a.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash at Palmer and Ghent roads in Columbia. One of the vehicles was reported to have rolled over as a…

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Friday crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 4:30 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries, extrication and road blockage on North Main Street at Ghent Road in Columbia.  The vehicles involved were…

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Sunset Overlook zoning debated

Sunset Overlook was dealt a blow in its battle to continue operating the way it wants, as the Columbia Plan Commission voted Monday against recommending the property be rezoned.  At…

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