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Charges filed in fatal crash
On Tuesday afternoon in Monroe County Circuit Court, a young Millstadt man pled not guilty to charges of aggravated DUI (crash resulting in death) and reckless homicide involving a motor…
Read MoreSunday fires strain volunteers
Despite warnings from the National Weather Service of erratic fire spread from outdoor burning, several area departments responded to multiple fire incidents on a wild weather Sunday. The main such…
Read MoreCHS ready for big stage
Students and staff at Columbia High School have been negotiating construction for about two years now, and though the parking lot still won’t be clear for a while, the biggest…
Read MoreAccolade problems expressed
The day before last week’s primary election, a hot topic for the contested Republican ballot for county commissioner was discussed during last Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. The…
Read MoreWittenauer wins Republican nomination
Though most ballot items were uncontested and uneventful, Tuesday night poll results indicate that Monroe County will see a change among its commissioners by the end of the year. With…
Read MoreAhne’s site plan approved
A seemingly contentious matter for the Waterloo City Council turned out not so Monday night. By a 7-1 vote, aldermen approved two special use permit requests for a combined business/apartment…
Read MoreColumbia clears the air
There has been something in the Columbia air lately – but it’s not romance or the sweet smell of early spring flowers. With multiple Columbia residents reporting a foul odor…
Read MoreTornadoes sound alarms nearby
A thunderstorm that barreled through the region Sunday evening ahead of a cold front resulted in two brief tornado touchdowns in this area. The National Weather Service in St. Louis…
Read MoreWaterloo Chamber award winners
Glessners always gave The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award annually recognizes an individual who has shown tremendous dedication to the place they call home, be it through years…
Read MoreOak Hill audit confusion
Information obtained by the Republic-Times on Monday detailing a forensic audit of Oak Hill’s Medicare billing practices answered some questions but raised several more. In fact, a document created by…
Read MoreMaestro in the making
A number of Bulldogs recently took to the stage at Waterloo High School to show their talents during the annual Mid-Winter Concert, though one student had the particular honor of…
Read MoreBar fight details emerge
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said it is investigating an altercation involving multiple subjects early last Sunday morning at Freeda’s Bar in Renault. One man was hospitalized for serious injuries…
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