Be quiet | Mark’s Remarks

I was reading in 2 Kings from the Bible this summer about Elijah and Elisha.  Confusing names? People mispronounce them and often get them mixed up.  But their story, their…

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Police Blotter | 11-29-23

(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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Sunday crash in Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded about 12:10 p.m. Sunday to a two-vehicle crash with road blockage on Route 3 at Rose Lane in Waterloo. Injuries appeared to be minor. Responding agencies included…

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Thursday crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 3:15 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia. Initial reports are two people sustained injuries in the collision.…

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Cold water rescue in Columbia

A rural Columbia family is especially thankful following a cold water rescue on their property earlier this week. Laura Eames told the Republic-Times that a quick response from the Columbia…

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Basketball boys take the court

The high school boys basketball season got off to a fast start last week as multiple local squads participated in Thanksgiving holiday tournaments.  Columbia competed in the Wesclin Tip-Off Classic,…

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Girls hoopsters dribble on

With season-opening tournaments just concluding, the high school girls basketball schedule starts to heat up as the weather turns cold.  Gibault is 3-3 on the young season following a 54-19…

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A young life gone too soon

A young man from Waterloo passed away following a crash over the Thanksgiving weekend, leaving his family, friends and the community to mourn a brief but brilliant life. Harrison George…

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