Christmas Tree Walk set to impress at The Beacon
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, even if snow isn’t in the immediate forecast.
Although winter weather hasn’t arrived, the holiday season can...
Coalition tackles root causes of teen drinking
After assessing and finalizing a problem statement, the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities began analyzing root causes for the problem during its Monday...
Fallen father’s Ford passed on
When the Walsh family walked into Mertz Ford in Millstadt on Saturday, they were greeted by the cheers of about 100 people.
It was Triston...
R-T Pigskin Survivor Football Challenge
Republic-Times readers and their friends are invited to join our 2015 R-T Pigskin Survivor Football Challenge hosted online throughout the NFL season.
The contest is...
Invasive weed a serious concern for local farmers
Palmer amaranth is a rapidly growing weed that is emerging in Monroe County and attracting the attention of farmers from the bottoms to the...
Valentine embodies spirit of service
When he’s not at his shop overseeing a crew of skilled mechanics, Ken Valentine is out in the community, providing leadership to area youth...
Republic-Times 2015 Year in Review
The year 2015 is just about in the books. From the eventful to the more mundane aspects of daily living in Monroe County, the...
Valmeyer woman was Marine during WWII
As the U.S. military presence that was so dominant a factor in World War II continues to disappear, there is a tendency to remember...
Columbia girl making prom dream come true
Columbia eighth grader Sara Stehlik is living up to her title of Miss Southern Sweetheart Outstanding Teen.
Stehlik has stepped up to be a prom...
Joseph saves the day
Joseph McGee extinguishes a small pallet fire behind the Dupo fire house on Saturday.
Joseph McGee...
End of an era for Dehne Bus Services
Nearly half a century of service to their community came to an end Tuesday, when past and current employees of Dehne Bus Services gathered...
The 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...
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Sports Year in Review
The year 2018 was a banner year for Monroe County athletes, all the way through.
It began in January, when Waterloo junior Jenna Schwartz was...
Attempted murder charge in Waterloo stabbing
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A 26-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following an early Friday morning stabbing in...
DUI injury crash at Walmart
Pictured is the scene of the accident Friday.
Emergency personnel responded shortly after noon Friday to the...
Inmate dies at county jail
The Illinois State Police is investigating the death of an inmate in the Monroe County Jail early Friday morning.