Giving back to first responders

Since October, House of Neighborly Service has resumed a tradition that allows it to show appreciation for Monroe County’s first responders.  For two hours every Monday morning, the nonprofit offers…

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Gambling results are in

For the third consecutive year, the amount of money played at video gambling terminals in Monroe County increased.  According to data from the Illinois Gaming Board, people played over $70.4…

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Cancer warrior giving back

After receiving support from the community and various organizations when she was battling Hodgkin’s  lymphoma, Valmeyer High School junior Jessica Hicks is looking to return the favor. She is doing…

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What to expect in 2020

Monroe County will once again have a full plate in 2020.  Elections, new state laws and their ramifications, business happenings and several high-profile court cases all look to dominate the…

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Coalition gets cannabis lesson

In its first five days of legalization, over $10.8 million worth of adult-use recreational marijuana was sold in more than 271,000 transactions statewide, including at the Collinsville facility that serves…

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Jacobs retires after 42 years

A pillar of the local agricultural community has stepped down. Pam Jacobs retired Dec. 31 as county extension director with the University of Illinois Extension.  Jacobs worked at the extension…

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Out with the 2010s

As this decade comes to a close, many people are taking time to reflect on what happened in their lives.  The Republic-Times asked a few people to do the same…

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Waterloo phone booth returns

A staple of downtown Waterloo that returned this week was heralded as a Christmas gift to the community. Harrisonville Telephone Company confirmed Thursday that the company was going to replace…

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