Recycling explained

By Andrew Unverferth | July 5, 2023

Some in the community have expressed confusion about how recycling in the area is handled, with a few voicing concerns about whether or not recyclables are simply thrown in the…

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A dry time for farmers

By Andrew Unverferth | June 28, 2023

With farmers finishing up the summer wheat harvest amid a substantial drought, it’s currently looking to be a mixed year for agriculture in Monroe County. Per Farm Week, the entire…

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Cardboard recycling changes 

By Republic-Times | June 28, 2023

Effective immediately, Reliable Sanitation announced changes to its collection of cardboard as part of weekly recycling pickup. Reliable said cardboard boxes three-feet-by-three-feet and smaller in size must be broken down…

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Another Oak Hill lawsuit

By Scott Woodsmall | June 21, 2023

Former Oak Hill Assistant Director of Nursing Jennifer Morgan has filed a lawsuit against Monroe County alleging leadership at the county-owned senior care facility violated the Illinois Human Rights Act…

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Knee relief in Columbia

By Andrew Unverferth | June 21, 2023

A St. Louis orthopedic clinic opened a location in Columbia some time ago, offering Monroe County residents bone, joint and muscle care that, for at least one Waterloo woman, has…

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Damage at Waterloo Country Club

By Republic-Times | June 20, 2023

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating damage that occurred early Sunday morning at Waterloo Country Club, 131 Country Club Lane.  Shortly before 6 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the…

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R-T wins more state awards

By Republic-Times | June 9, 2023

Continuing a years-long streak of state success, the Republic-Times newspaper – serving Monroe County and surrounding areas since 1890 – brought home six first place plaques from Thursday’s Illinois Press Association Annual Convention in…

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