Tigers roar to 2-0

By Corey Saathoff | September 10, 2025

It was home sweet home for the Dupo High School football squad Friday night.  The Tigers gave the home crowd a show in the first game on their own field…

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Soccer ‘Dogs kicking strong

By Corey Saathoff | September 10, 2025

The Waterloo High School boys soccer squad has kicked off its season in style, posting a 6-0-1 record following Tuesday’s conference win at Civic Memorial.  On Monday, the Bulldogs tied…

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Eagles undefeated no more

By Corey Saathoff | September 10, 2025

It was another tournament title for the Columbia High School volleyball squad, which is now 14-1 on the season.  This past weekend in Edwardsville, the Eagles topped Bloomington, Lincoln, O’Fallon,…

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Jase Nelson | Athlete of the Week

By Republic-Times | September 10, 2025

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School football player Jase Nelson. The senior running back was named the Great American Rivalry Series MVP following Friday’s comeback win…

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Ugly echos | Ott Observations

By Bill Ott | September 10, 2025

Last month, I was traveling in Alabama.  I had some spare time, so I visited the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery. The memorial consists of a pavilion…

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Police Blotter | 9-3-25

By Republic-Times | September 10, 2025

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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Tuesday crash east of Waterloo

By Republic-Times | September 9, 2025

Emergency personnel responded shortly after 2:45 p.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 156 near H Road just east of Waterloo. Responding agencies included the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department,…

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