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Venison helps fight food insecurity
Hunters Feeding Illinois is taking a shot at tackling food insecurity throughout the state by connecting hunters, meat processors and food pantries. During the 2024-25 deer hunting season, the program…
Read MoreColumbia native authors second book
A Columbia native is releasing his second book following a successful debut writing about pro wrestling and its adoring fans. Dr. Jeremy Housewright announced the release of his second book…
Read MoreMarking the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail
Members of the Whiteside Station Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and others in the community gathered Saturday morning for a dedication of a new marker along the…
Read MoreWoman dies in Randolph County crash
A young woman with Monroe County ties died last week in a Randolph County crash. A two-vehicle crash on March 26 near Ellis Grove resulted in the death of Hannah…
Read MoreMusic stars shine at WHS
By SADIE WYRICK For the Republic-Times Craig Campbell and Adam Wainwright made their musical mark Saturday on the “Loo,” performing for many locals during a concert at Waterloo High School. …
Read MoreWHS hosting country stars for benefit concert
By SADIE WYRICK In an exclusive interview with Waterloo High School students, country music singer Craig Campbell expressed his excitement to help raise money with friend Adam Wainwright for local…
Read MoreKari keeps fighting
A local nurse has found her career left in a standstill and her family in financial need following a diagnosis that has left her fighting to maintain use of her…
Read MoreCharges, lawsuit filed in fatal crash
The mother of a Columbia teenager who died in a Sept. 1 crash on Hanover Road has filed a wrongful death suit in Monroe County Circuit Court. This comes following criminal…
Read MoreChamber honor for Davis
A young financial advisor in the community is set to be honored by the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce with a new award celebrating his role among the next generation of…
Read MoreMusic for a mission at WHS
By CHLOE STELLHORN and LACEY THOMAS For the Republic-Times Country music star Craig Campbell and former St. Louis Cardinals legend-turned-singer Adam Wainwright are set to perform two shows at Waterloo…
Read MoreOsterhage honored for service
A local banker who’s had a hand in a number of community organizations over the years is being recognized by the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for his service and work…
Read MoreChemical change for Fountain Water
In the interest of transparency, the Village of Maeystown issued a notice to residents that its water provider has made a temporary modification to its water treatment process. Maeystown’s water…
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