Business
Helping Strays hires full-time vet
The new year is off to a positive start at Helping Strays of Monroe County, as operations began Monday in a new surgical suite. Performing the medical work at the…
Read MoreBise ends long career of service
nsider the face of Shelby’s Auto Repair, and Liefer Garage before it, has retired. Candy Bise’s last day as the service advisor at the Waterloo shop was Friday, capping off…
Read MoreBusiness relief beyond PPP
The Paycheck Protection Program is the largest and has received the most news coverage, but it is far from the only government program that has helped businesses survive 2020. In…
Read MoreVaccine prep for long-term facilities
As the vaccination of health care workers for COVID-19 continues, residents and employees of long-term care facilities in Monroe County will soon have the chance to get the shot. Nationwide,…
Read MoreFamily Video closing all stores
Family Video is closing its 100 Plaza Drive location in Waterloo. Family Video announced the closing of all remaining locations Jan. 6. All stores have begun their liquidation sales –…
Read MoreNew deaths, more than 300 active COVID cases in Monroe County
After two weeks of rising deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, Monroe County stabilized in that regard over the last week. There were three more COVID-related deaths, which were recorded…
Read MoreLawsuit filed against Sun Basket practices
A class action lawsuit was filed earlier this month in Monroe County Circuit Court against a business that formerly occupied Valmeyer’s Rock City cave business development over alleged violations involving…
Read MoreMail causing paper delays
Your copy of the Republic-Times may be arriving a little later than normal as the United States Postal Service is seeing an abnormally large number of packages in its system. …
Read MoreGallagher’s to close temporarily
Gallagher’s Restaurant in Waterloo announced that it will be temporarily closing Jan. 1 to allow for renovations on its building. “Our concept is to reinvest in the community and do…
Read MoreWashy’s cancels large concerts
Washy’s Saloon in Waterloo canceled a controversial concert set for this Saturday after consulting with the Monroe County Health Department, then decided to stop other full-band concerts for the time…
Read MoreKeeper of Oak Hill honored
Throughout the year, numerous awards are presented for acting, writing, sports performances and other achievements. Often we wonder, “How’d they make that choice?” But the selection of Deb Carrico for…
Read MoreBirds Nest Design takes flight in Columbia
Connie Rutledge loves to research the history of the finds she offers at Birds Nest Design, so it is fitting that her store, located at 538 S. Main Street in…
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