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Brinkmans learning as they go with large hog operation
By ETHAN MAY For the Republic-Times Every day, Bruce Brinkman spends about two hours walking around his farm outside of old Valmeyer checking on and feeding his hogs. In August…
Read MoreFarmers betting on weather, economy with this year’s crops
Farmers don’t have to visit area casinos to gamble. They get out of bed in the morning facing risks and asking themselves questions about their next moves and bets. What…
Read MoreSmithsonian display coming to Valmeyer in 2016
Illinois Humanities announced this week that the Valmeyer Community Heritage Society will host “Water/Ways,” a new Museum on Main Street exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution examining the monumental significance of…
Read MoreAfter rocky start, Brendan enjoying the ride
By ETHAN MAY For the Republic-Times Eager to come into this world, Brendan Bueschel arrived three months premature and only weighed one pound, four ounces. Brendan’s early arrival was further…
Read MoreFort de Chartres celebrating historic milestones
Fort de Chartres, just outside of Prairie du Rocher on Route 155, will mark two anniversaries this summer. It was designated as an Illinois Historical Site a century ago, and…
Read MoreHot Rod Tour Passing Through June 9
The 2015 Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour will make its way through Monroe and Randolph counties on Tuesday, June 9. The 21st annual Power Tour will start in Madison, Wisc.,…
Read MoreOutpouring of support results in new service dog
The loyal support from the community has paid off in the matter of a disabled local woman in need of a new service dog. Valmeyer resident Violette Nast was finally…
Read MoreSomething brewing in Monroe County
Local craft brewers and distillers are making great strides toward opening their much anticipated businesses here in Monroe County. Stubborn German Brewing Company, owned by Chris and Tammy Rahn of…
Read MoreSacrifices Honored on Memorial Day
Memorial Day was observed across Monroe County and the nation on Monday. It is a day that honors those who have lost their lives in military service to our country,…
Read MoreMemorial Day Services in Monroe County
Although the roots of the holiday are murky, the practice of setting aside a day in May to remember and honor those who paid the ultimate price in military service…
Read MoreControversy over ambulance services comes to forefront
The Monroe County Board meeting Monday morning was a scene of irony. On one hand, the commissioners endorsed a proclamation observing May 17-23 as Emergency Medical Services Week. The same…
Read MoreTwo years later, JoJo is cancer-free
Joseph “JoJo” Charles was introduced to Monroe County two years ago as a young cancer patient who wished to be a farmer. Today, the 7-year-old from the Kansas City area…
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