Community
HSMC hopes Chancellor didn’t die in vain
Although the fight to save one neglected dog found in very poor shape this past weekend was unsuccessful, the Humane Society of Monroe County (Helping Strays) hopes the community will…
Read MoreDeep freeze damages First Baptist Church of Waterloo
Swift accumulation of snowfall, subzero temperatures and all-around nasty winter weather this past week resulted in significant damage inside First Baptist Church of Waterloo. Pipes burst in a few places…
Read MorePolar Bear fun
It has become a local tradition for some, to brave the freezing temperatures on New Years Day — a way to usher in the new year and to help raise…
Read MoreWinter weather shutdown in Monroe County
The winter storm arrived as predicted on Sunday, dropping nine inches of snowfall and more to most areas of the Republic-Times readership area and a smattering of light snow continuing…
Read MoreGolden Age Breakfast offers free meal
The Jaycees of Valmeyer are once again offering their Golden Age Breakfast on Jan. 5. The free meal will include bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, fruit, coffee, juice…
Read More‘Shop With A Cop’ helps needy kids
The night of Dec. 22 marked the eighth year in a row the Dupo Police Department has taken efforts to ensure that needy area children have presents at Christmas. Dupo…
Read More2013 Year in Review
Each year we take a look back at the year that was 2013 in Monroe County and surrounding areas from the pages of the Republic-Times newspaper. We highlight all of…
Read MoreColumbia teen wins pageant crown
Sara Stehlik of Columbia captured the title of Miss Southern Sweetheart Outstanding Teen last month at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center in Marion. The Southern Sweetheart Pageant is a…
Read MoreCookies For Campers raises money for Camp Ondessonk
Out of her love for camp, a Camp Ondessonk enthusiast has found a new and creative way to raise money for a place she holds dear. Natalie Schweiger, a former…
Read MoreSpecial Christmas for one local veteran
The second of four veterans to benefit from funds raised during a special concert organized this past summer was awarded a surprise Christmas gift last week. The Songs4Soldiers organization, founded…
Read MoreU.S. lawmakers call for protection of levee project
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, U.S. Representative Bill Enyart and U.S. Representative John Shimkus called for members of a House-Senate Conference Committee to protect legislative language that will support the region’s…
Read MoreNew book on local history of stagecoaches
Following in his path of popular previously written historical works, local author Nelson William Rex has just released a new book on stagecoaches in Monroe County. The book, which details…
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