More COVID deaths in Monroe County as vaccine rollout continues
The Monroe County Health Department completed another round of vaccines as more COVID-related death and record hospitalizations were reported. The latest vaccine shipment – again only for Monroe County healthcare…
Read MoreNew deaths, more than 300 active COVID cases in Monroe County
After two weeks of rising deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, Monroe County stabilized in that regard over the last week. There were three more COVID-related deaths, which were recorded…
Read MoreHarry A. Marquardt | Obituary
Harry A. Marquardt, 80, of Waterloo, died April 17, 2025, in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 10, 1945, in Prairie du Rocher. He is survived by his daughters Christine…
Read MoreExcavator fire west of Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded along with Monroe Counry EMS and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department about 1:45 p.m. Friday to an excavator on fire in the area of 3700…
Read MoreArchie | Pet of the Week
Archie is a love bug! He really enjoys running in the back yard and will need a fenced in yard so he can exercise. He knows the commands “go to…
Read MoreWest Park Bowl youth bowling | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the West Park Bowl youth bowling squad. Composed of bowlers from Waterloo and Columbia, the West Park Bowl team won its first ever…
Read MoreMaggie Altes | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Gibault Catholic High School soccer player Maggie Altes. The freshman goalkeeper is a key reason the Hawks have jumped out to a 10-3…
Read MoreI-255 lane closures this week
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced lane closures will be encountered on southbound I-255 in Monroe County this Thursday, April 17, weather permitting. The right two lanes will be closed…
Read MoreGedern guests visit again
Columbia High School recently hosted students from the community’s German sister city, this serving as the 17th time the exchange has brought Gedern students to the U.S. to test their…
Read MoreWater war for Columbia, Waterloo
There is a water war in Monroe County, and Hanover Road seems to be the front line. On Friday, the City of Waterloo filed a complaint for declaratory judgment in…
Read MoreFatal crash near Red Bud
A woman died on scene and her husband perished at a hospital following a two-vehicle crash last Wednesday morning near Red Bud. According to the Illinois State Police, the incident…
Read MoreFire destroys Red Bud meat market
A longtime Red Bud business was destroyed by fire on Friday. Firefighters responded shortly after 3 p.m. to a fire inside Miller’s Meat Market, 1524 S. Main Street in Red…
Read MoreEagle Scout helps Baebler
A Waterloo scout earned his wings earlier this year as he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, helping a local educational farm with its flora education offerings. Andrew Wangelin –…
Read MoreNew leadership at Columbia library
Columbia Public Library recently underwent a change in management as director Annette Bland stepped down from the role to make way for a new librarian with a substantial history in…
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