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R-T editor’s song nominated for award
A song written by Republic-Times editor Corey Saathoff is up for an award. The tune “Slow Southern Rain,” written by Corey Saathoff and performed by his original country-rock band The…
Read MoreWaterloo set to celebrate city’s 125th anniversary
To honor Waterloo’s history as the city prepares to celebrate the 125th anniversary of receiving its city charter, officials are reviving the past with a series of events, activities and…
Read MoreLocals excel at Illinois State Fair
Following up on the success of this year’s Monroe County Fair, locals continued to make names for themselves at the Illinois State Fair, which took place Aug. 7-17 in Springfield.…
Read MoreEnd of an era at Liefer’s Garage
Up until Friday, Erwin “Erv” Liefer had run the oldest privately owned business in Waterloo. “I’m probably the oldest business owner in town, too,” he said with a laugh last…
Read MoreHog business booming in the bottoms
A T-shirt seen recently said: “Wouldn’t we all be healthier if vegetables tasted like bacon?” Unfortunately, they just don’t. But fortunately, bacon does. Pork is big business in Monroe County,…
Read MoreConcord mission trips open hearts, minds
This summer, two teams from Concord Presbyterian Church in Waterloo traveled on mission trips, one to Joplin, Mo., and one to the small Central American country of Belize. Joplin was…
Read MoreLocal youth lend an ear for good cause
Members of the Monroe County 4-H Federation came together last Wednesday, Aug. 7, to gather corn for a good cause. The group met at the Ken Hartman Jr. farm just…
Read MoreThe Republic-Times begins to reveal old Bob Voris photos
The Republic-Times is proud to present the splendid photography works of legendary longtime editor Bob Voris. In memory of Voris, who passed away in January 2012, the R-T has uncovered…
Read MoreDark days for Valmeyer in ’93
(This is the second in a three-part series looking back at the Flood of 1993 and its impact on Valmeyer. The final article in this series will run in September.)…
Read MoreSheriff retiring at end of term
While many elected officials in Monroe County have come and gone over the past 30 years or more, the county’s top law enforcement officer has held down the fort without…
Read MoreCommunity coming to aid of lymphoma patient
The Waterloo community is pulling together to help a local teen in need by hosting a barbecue benefit Friday. Elisabeth Johnston, a 17-year-old from Red Bud, has been battling a…
Read MoreWHS grad travels cross-country for good cause
A Waterloo native and recent University of Illinois graduate spent the summer traveling across the country by bicycle — raising funds for cancer research in the process. Heather Norris, the…
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