Community
County talks economic development
The Monroe County Board discussed a broad range of subjects during its regular Monday session at the Monroe County Courthouse. The board took up a proposed new Monroe County Economic…
Read MoreLocal Clydesdale torches the competition
Meet Robyncroft Fusilier Torch (“Torch”): an intelligent, fun-loving, personable Clydesdale horse weighing almost a ton and displaying beautiful colors and perfect markings. His steady diet of oats, flaxseed, rice bran,…
Read MoreCounty begins to take shape entering 20th Century
This is the next monthly installment of our series looking into the 200-year history ofMonroe County in honor of its Bicentennial. This article examines the years 1880-1900. The two decades…
Read MoreNew brewery captures essence of German culture
What’s the German word for “stubborn?” — No, it’s not “Rahn.” When Monroe County first became a settlement in 1816, plenty of “hartnäckige” Germans made their nesting in the now…
Read MoreHelp sought for little Jeremiah
The journey of Jeremiah Williams’ life has been a long and trying one for such a little guy. The 4-year-old Waterloo boy suffered a stroke at birth, resulting in cerebral…
Read MoreMaeystown Fruehlingsfest still on despite flooding
The popular annual Fruehlingsfest antique, craft and garden show will take place Sunday despite flooding that occurred Saturday night in Maeystown due to heavy rains. The Maeystown Fire Department was…
Read MoreMcCarthy, Tuttle crowned VHS prom royalty
The Valmeyer High School Prom took place Saturday evening at St. Mary’s Parish Center. Members of the prom court were Savannah Williams and Easton Wallace, Marlie Shevlin and Daniel Hemenway, Morgan…
Read MoreRataczyk, Busch crowned CHS prom royalty
The Columbia High School Prom took place Saturday night at The Falls. This year’s prom court included retiring king Kaleb Williams, retiring queen Taylor Snider, Brady Middlekamp, Hallie Dawson, crown…
Read MoreR-T wins top SIEA honor
The Republic-Times newspaper, serving Monroe County and surrounding areas for more than 125 years, received the top award in its division at the Southern Illinois Editorial Association’s annual luncheon on…
Read MoreWaterloo ice skater has Olympic dreams
A Waterloo girl is making a name for herself in the world of synchronized skating. Synchronized skating is a sport where a team of eight to 20 skaters skate on…
Read MoreSharing Cupboard cooks up ideas for practical living
It takes an ounce of courage, a pinch of creativity and a spoonful of camaraderie for people to come together and learn about frugal and healthy cooking. The Monroe County…
Read MoreWJHS showcase develops passion for reading
A bow tie made of book pages and an email auto signature: “I am currently reading: ‘The Swap’ by Megan Shull” demonstrate Andy Mayer’s unique teaching style. Mayer, a WJHS…
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