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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 in her mid-70s who remains hospitalized.…
Read MoreSchools, 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 Catholic Diocese of Belleville announced…
Read MorePastor 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 2006, but with the lead…
Read MoreCaring 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 St. Louis looking for homeless people…
Read MoreChurchgoers 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 and Lead Pastor Darrell Jones of…
Read MoreZoar UCC breaks ground on new hall
At 175 years old, Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover is still growing. The church broke ground Sunday on new building that will be about 25 feet from…
Read MoreFall Fun Pep Rally lifts young spirits
Santa Claus arrived early this year for some area residents, as a nonprofit called Santa Needs Help held a Fall Fun Pep Rally Party for special needs families on Sunday.…
Read MoreQueen of Hearts drawing builds momentum
The Queen of Hearts drawing at Stubborn German Brewing Co. in Waterloo is heating up as the jackpot stood at more than $53,985 with only 15 cards remaining Tuesday night.…
Read MoreHistoric church, school renovated and ready
Nearly a decade ago, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia member Alberta Spradling attended a church meeting that would impact her life for years. She and her husband had recently…
Read MoreChoir members perform at Carnegie Hall
Members of the St. Paul United Church of Christ choir in Waterloo recently had the opportunity to perform a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The group got…
Read MoreRockford brings church orchestra to life
Bob Rockford, the now 10-year orchestra director at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, has built a reputation in the music world. With a love of melodious sound…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2018
Much excitement is in store for 2018, not the least of which are the 2018 elections, the myriad of businesses slated to open in Monroe County and the happenings at…
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