1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (260+ words) The Republic-Times has been Monroe County's hometown newspaper since 1890. Serving Columbia, Waterloo, Valmeyer, Hecker and every town in between, we strive to provide the news that matters most to you in the timeliest manner possible. For more information on subscribing…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (927+ words) The 2026 high school softball season is flying by, with some local teams already having several games under their belt. Waterloo (11-0) remains unbeaten this spring with its victories coming in all varieties. On Monday, the Bulldogs won 5-2 in eight innings at…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (412+ words) The high school girls soccer season is kicking into high gear, with all three teams enjoying some early success this spring." Gibault (4-2-1) opened its 2026 campaign with wins over Wesclin, Maryville Christian and Breese Central before falling 5-0 at Collinsville on March…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (820+ words) The high school baseball season is now underway, with local teams pitching, hitting, fielding and running with goals of success come June. Waterloo (4-1) is looking solid at the start of spring under new head coach Garrett Schlecht." On Monday, the…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1125+ words) A much loved rock radio host with Columbia ties will soon be inducted into the Illinois State University Broadcast Hall of Fame, an achievement she's found to be quite the honor even amid a staggeringly successful career on the air…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (354+ words) Although a few standout players have graduated from last year's Columbia High School softball squad that went 24-6 and won a regional crown, one of the top pitchers in the area returns to a team still flush with talent." In fact,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (224+ words) The Dupo High School baseball program is hoping to improve from a 2025 season that ended with a record of 4-17. There are several new faces for the 2026 version of the baseball Tigers under head coach Evan Lawrence, so it's a matter…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (353+ words) There's a lot to like about a Dupo High School softball squad that returns several key players from a 13-10 season one year ago. "They went through a lot last season as a young team, and came out the other side…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (561+ words) The Columbia High School baseball program lost three big bats and a top pitcher to graduation from a 2025 squad that went 17-14 and captured a regional title. Gone are 2025 offensive leaders Cash Bailey, Micah James and Logan Bosch in addition to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (85+ words) The Republic-Times has been Monroe County's hometown newspaper since 1890. Serving Columbia, Waterloo, Valmeyer, Hecker and every town in between, we strive to provide the news that matters most to you in the timeliest manner possible. For more information on subscribing…...