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Waterloo FFA wins top chapter in state
The storied Waterloo FFA program did something this week that it’s never done before in its 76-year history. At the State FFA Convention this week in Springfield, the chapter was…
Read MoreMonroe County in the early 1900s: trains, cannons and war
(This is the next monthly installment of our series looking into the 200-year history of Monroe County in honor of its Bicentennial. This article examines the years 1900 to 1920.)…
Read MoreMaeystown connecting with Fountain Water District
Maeystown signed a contract with Fountain Water District last week to supply its residents with water, seemingly putting an end to a years-long dilemma involving the rural Monroe County village’s…
Read MoreRepublic-Times takes home state awards
Illinois Press Association awards were presented Friday in Springfield and the Republic-Times brought home several state honors. The newspaper won three first place plaques — two in editorial and one…
Read MoreRendezvous wills its way to success
In April, the state of Illinois, in the midst of its self-created budget crisis, abruptly pulled the financial plug on events at Fort de Chartres near Prairie du Rocher, including…
Read MoreHoofbeats helping one of their own
Lynn Hohn of Millstadt was diagnosed in March with both hyponatremia, aka low sodium levels, and sinusitis — inflamed sinuses. “This is a first,” Hohn said on Facebook at the…
Read MoreHereford show plans to attract a crowd
The Allscheid and Stumpf families travel through every part of the state to enter their children in the annual Illinois Junior Hereford Association Preview Show. Last year, they went to…
Read MoreRetiring teacher loved by many
“Happy retirement! You are the best teacher in the world!” — Morgan “Love you Mrs. Limestall!” — Adriana “Thank you for all you did for me Mrs. Limestall.” — Nathan…
Read MoreCeremonial county board meeting turns back time
History sure has a way of repeating itself. The new county of Monroe established its first county seat of government in the then-economic engine of Harrisonville along the Mississippi River…
Read MoreSouth Market work to begin Monday
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that South Market Street in Waterloo will be intermittently restricted to one lane between IL Route 156 and Route IL 3 beginning on…
Read MoreFallen police officers’ legacies live on
“Fifty two years ago, my grandfather, Sgt. Alfred Descher of the Columbia Police Department, was killed in the line of duty. Until now, his sacrifice was never formally honored.” Those…
Read MoreFarmers feeling optimistic about this year’s crops
There are a large number of “optimists” in action across Monroe County and adjacent areas. We’re not talking about members of the civic organization that promotes youth and community development. …
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