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Coalition preparing anti-marijuana proclamation
Members of the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities updated the group on upcoming initiatives at their July meeting last week. The steering committee has been working on a statement…
R-T All-Local Baseball Team
This year’s Republic-Times All-Local Baseball Team consists of players who excelled on the diamond this past spring, with some even ranking near the top in offensive or pitching categories for…
R-T All-Local Softball Team
This year’s Republic-Times All-Local Softball Team is dominated by Columbia Eagles, who had a dominating season. There are also plenty of Dupo Tigers on the list, as they also had…
Former missile site sells for $227,000
At least 100 people came to the Hecker Community Center Saturday morning to witness the auctioning of the former Nike Missile launch site between Hecker and Red Bud. Most were…
Monroe County Fair set to begin this Sunday
When the 67th Monroe County Fair opens its gates this Sunday, it will offer eight days of opportunities for young and old alike to learn more about the agricultural roots…
Memorial Hospital Births | 7/16/14
July 7 Katie and Brandon Waeltz of New Athens, a girl Sandra and Joseph Hubbard of Smithton, a boy July 8 Angela and Robert Flake of Smithton, a girl July…
CFD responding to possible gas leak
Columbia fire is responding to a possible gas leak at 930 N. Briegel. The call went out at 11:20 a.m.
Police Blotter 7/9/14
Columbia Police July 3 – Frank A. Zdanowski, 28, of Columbia, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant on Route 3 northbound at I-255. July 4 – Brent L.…
Former missile site near Hecker sells for $227,000
It took about 30 minutes for Ron Mertens of Smithton to lock down the former Nike Missile Site east of Hecker with a high bid of $227,000. The 14-acre property was auctioned…
CFD called to report of subject swimming in river
Update: The fire department was called off after it was determined to be debris floating in the river and not a person. The Columbia Fire Department responded to the report…