Community
Local treasure passes away
The community was saddened by the passing of local treasure Rich “Fish” Fisher, 71, late Thursday night following a long battle with cancer and other illnesses. Fisher was a veteran…
Read MoreA face to the name of a fallen soldier
Native son Lewis Koch left his home in New Hanover to serve in the U.S. Army in World War II, one of 16 million Americans who made similar journeys. But…
Read MoreLanghans leaving Columbia with lasting memories
For 56 years, Ron Langhans has been serving the Columbia community. Whether as the owner of Ron’s Pharmacy — now Khoury Pharmacy — or as a school board member for…
Read MoreHelping Strays preparing for big move
When Helping Strays hosts its major annual fundraiser, “A Cause for Paws,” this year, it will be closing a chapter in the organization’s young but immeasurably successful life — it…
Read MoreScrambled setting sights on musical success
A local acoustic trio is laying it all out there with hopes of making it big in the music business down the long and winding road. Scrambled, which consists of…
Read MoreMonroe County among healthiest in the state
Monroe County ranks as the third healthiest county in Illinois, according to a recent study. The County Health Rankings are produced by the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute and…
Read MoreMonroe County saw population boom in mid-1800s
This is the third installment in a monthly series looking back on Monroe County as part of its Bicentennial celebration in 2016. This piece examines the period from 1840 to…
Read MoreHigh turnout for primary election
Nearly half of Monroe County’s registered voters showed up at the polls Tuesday for the primary election, which determined five local races of interest and two important school tax measures.…
Read MoreElection preview in this week’s R-T
Two Republicans running for state senate Two candidates are vying for the Republican party nomination in the race for 58th District State Senator, as they seek to succeed longtime Republican…
Read MoreR-T editor’s band releases new CD
A band fronted by the editor of the Republic-Times is celebrating the release of its second CD. “Sunset Collapse,” the latest six-song effort by The Trophy Mules, made its debut…
Read MoreKidney dialysis available locally
Securing state certification was a lengthy administrative struggle for the new Fresenius Medical Care dialysis center off Hamacher Street in Waterloo. But for numerous area citizens, the wait has been…
Read MoreSwim by 10 program could be a life saver
There is virtually no limit to the learning offered in the exceptional schools in Monroe County schools. And a pilot program for second graders at Rogers Elementary in Waterloo goes…
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