Church
Father Nick welcomed in Columbia
Nicholas Fleming was not a practicing Catholic for most of his life.
He attended a Catholic grade school before going to public high school, and he...
Business
COVID cases spike in and around Monroe County
Monroe County just experienced its largest single-week jump in coronavirus cases since late March and early April, with more than 50 new cases reported...
Business
Six new coronavirus cases reported in Monroe County
Monroe County reported six new COVID-19 cases between Monday and Tuesday, bringing the overall total to 115.
Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said...
Business
Monroe County tops 100 coronavirus cases
It took roughly 10 weeks from the first reported case, but Monroe County passed the century mark of coronavirus cases last week.
There are now...
Church
Churches preach safety upon reopening
One of the most contentious aspects of measures across the country intended to slow the spread of coronavirus has been the prohibition of religious...
Business
CDC offers reopening guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released six “decision trees” aimed at helping decision makers as they look to reopen amid the...
Church
Program provides food for kids
As area school districts are working to ensure children are fed during the week while schools are closed, a program based in Maeystown is...
Business
Four coronavirus cases in Monroe County; 2 deaths in St. Clair County; 6 Randolph County cases
Monroe County health officials reported a fourth positive coronavirus case on Saturday. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said it is a woman...
Business
Schools, churches, bars and restaurants closed as coronavirus closes in on area
(For the latest article that appeared in the March 18 Republic-Times, click here.)
Local churches are the latest to close amid COVID-19 concerns.
The Roman...
Church
Pastor Neill retiring
In 2009, decades into his career, Steve Neill got a new opportunity.
He had served as associate pastor at First Baptist Church of Waterloo since...
Church
Caring for Confirmation
On Saturday, when most people her age would be preparing to spend time with their families on Easter, 13-year-old Katie Williams was traveling around...
Church
Churchgoers visit Holy Land
Many Monroe County residents recently visited some of the most significant sites in the Christian faith.
Led by Senior Pastor Matt Heck of LifechurchX ...
