Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Columbia preps for new development
While Columbia officials have spent the past several years creating a vision for the city in the coming decades, the message last Tuesday night was clear: the future is now.…
Read MoreMan charged with AI child porn
A local man faces two felonies after he was charged this week with child pornography. Eric D. Hermann, 32, of Waterloo, was charged Monday with possession of child porn (victim…
Read MoreDarren Bailey to run for governor
Darren Bailey plans to run for governor in 2026, Capitol News Illinois reported Tuesday. The former state senator and farmer from Clay County would become the highest-profile Republican to enter…
Read MoreEagles best Bulldogs in thriller
While one team obviously went home unhappy, Monroe County football fans could all agree Friday’s clash between Waterloo and Columbia was one of the most exciting rivalry contests in recent…
Read MoreTigers roar to 2-0
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…
Read MoreSoccer ‘Dogs kicking strong
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…
Read MoreEagles undefeated no more
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,…
Read MoreJase Nelson | Athlete of the Week
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…
Read MoreUgly echos | Ott Observations
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…
Read MoreI ate the whole thing (twice) | Mark’s Remarks
Do you have times you do something, feel guilty about it, and then realize “Hey, I can do that, I’m an adult.” Since I am now semi-retired with a bit…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 9-3-25
(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…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Aug. 25-29, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
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