Business
Haudrich talks kernels in Korea
A local farmer recently traveled to South Korea as a representative of the Illinois Corn Growers Association to speak about the benefits of U.S. corn to delegates from 15 nations.…
Read MoreGlasses raised for Sav-On
A new Sav-On Liquor & Wine store in Waterloo held its grand opening last week, and the business’ local owner and his partner are eager to see the store contribute…
Read MoreKRPD gets $4.3 million grant
Illinois recently awarded funds for 22 port, rail and highway projects across the state through the 2023 Illinois Competitive Freight Program, which is funded through the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act,…
Read MoreNew CEO at Dieterich Bank
Jason D. Semple is the successor to outgoing Dieterich Bank Chief Executive Officer Chuck Deters, who recently retired after 15 years with the bank. Semple was the bank’s chief financial…
Read MoreKawalec joins HNS
House of Neighborly Service in Monroe County recently announced the hiring of Natalie Kawalec as its new executive director. She succeeds outgoing executive director Tina Charron. Kawalec brings a background…
Read MoreRed Bud senior care facility plans closure
Red Bud Regional Care announced this week that a decision was made to submit a plan to the State of Illinois that would cease operations of its long-term care and…
Read MoreSenior neglect concerns raised
A recent Facebook post highlighting a case of alleged neglect at the Oak Hill senior care center in Waterloo circulated last week, with an investigation into the matter ongoing. Mary…
Read MoreAll that and more at Columbia General Store
Two Columbia men recently started up a new business hoping to evoke the community’s history while offering a wide variety of merchandise. Operated by business partners Steven Frierdich and Steve…
Read MoreEconomic volatility for farmers
The usual optimism farmers carry into spring planting shouldn’t overlook growing economic concerns this season. The Federal Reserve’s latest interest hike — the ninth consecutive increase since last year —…
Read MoreCHS grad flexes fitness knowledge
A Columbia High School graduate has made quite a name for himself in the world of personal training and fitness over the years, and he recently garnered some new attention…
Read MoreWake up and live at Marley’s Roadhouse
The old roadhouse between Columbia and Millstadt long known as Farmer’s Inn has found new management hoping to capitalize on the building’s location and history. Mandy Kostelac, owner and operator…
Read MoreR-T up for more state awards
It looks like the Republic-Times will be adding more state hardware to its office shelves. The Illinois Press Association announced that the newspaper covering Monroe County and surrounding communities since…
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