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Republic-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. …
Read MoreFurry friends warm hearts of Oak Hill residents
Pam Woodward, a restorative nurse and physical therapist at the Oak Hill senor care facility in Waterloo, watched as the place turned into a zoo last Wednesday. “Residents love animals…
Read MoreMemorial Day message: Freedom isn’t free
While speakers and guests at Memorial Day services around the county came from each branch of the Armed Forces and fought in every war from World War II to Operation…
Read MoreMemorial Day Services Around the County
Memorial Day services will be held in Waterloo, Columbia, Hecker, Valmeyer and Dupo. The Waterloo VFW and Waterloo American Legion are hosting a Memorial Day program on the Monroe County…
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