Community
Chamber honor for Davis
A young financial advisor in the community is set to be honored by the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce with a new award celebrating his role among the next generation of…
Read MoreMusic for a mission at WHS
By CHLOE STELLHORN and LACEY THOMAS For the Republic-Times Country music star Craig Campbell and former St. Louis Cardinals legend-turned-singer Adam Wainwright are set to perform two shows at Waterloo…
Read MoreOsterhage honored for service
A local banker who’s had a hand in a number of community organizations over the years is being recognized by the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for his service and work…
Read MoreChemical change for Fountain Water
In the interest of transparency, the Village of Maeystown issued a notice to residents that its water provider has made a temporary modification to its water treatment process. Maeystown’s water…
Read MoreSupport for Elsa not stopping
Waterloo and much of the rest of Monroe County has been rocked by tragic news regarding local cancer warrior Elsa Wiemerslage. Though it seems Elsa’s health has taken a turn…
Read MoreBackStoppers gives back
For many years, the BackStoppers organization has served as a means of support for families of fallen first responders in the St. Louis region, involving numerous counties in both Missouri…
Read MoreFallen officer returns home
Communities in Southern Illinois and Nevada have felt a tremendous loss with the death of Jason Roscow, a native of Prairie du Rocher who was a 17-year veteran of the…
Read MoreAnimal rescue effort near Waterloo
A substantial animal rescue operation began early this week as roughly 30 dogs and cats were found at an unoccupied property in rural St. Clair County along Waterloo Road. Per…
Read MoreRecord deal for Waterloo native
A graduate of Waterloo High School keeps rising in the country music business. Alexandra Kay, the stage name for Waterloo native Lexi Krekorian, has signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. …
Read MoreEagle Scout aids Helping Strays
A Columbia Boy Scout was recently awarded with the organization’s highest honor and is still in the process of capping off his scouting career through helping out the county’s no-kill…
Read MoreShowing support for Oak Hill
Late last month, Monroe County celebrated its final payment of construction bonds for Oak Hill, the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center that served as the replacement for the Monroe…
Read MoreVets receive Quilts of Valor
A group of local crafters belonging to a national organization recently honored veterans with gifts of quilts stitched with respect and gratitude for the service they’ve provided to their country.…
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