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Local COVID levels low
Recent information from the Illinois Department of Public Health using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates Monroe County has a low level of COVID-19 in the…
Read MoreNo saving seats at the fair
The Monroe County Fair Board posted last week on Facebook that effective immediately, there will be “no saving or reserving of seats for any Monroe County Fair events prior to…
Read MoreKanofsky lawsuit settled
A lawsuit in the death of Sawyer Kanofsky has been settled. The 17-month-old boy died after choking at a Columbia child care center in January 2021. Mary and Bryan Kanofsky,…
Read MorePdR celebrates 300 years
Historic Prairie du Rocher will host a celebration 300 years in the making this weekend. In announcing preparations for a “big bi-centennial celebration of the founding of Prairie du Rocher”…
Read MoreColumbia trail extension planned
The City of Columbia held a public informational meeting Thursday at City Hall to discuss its upcoming GM&O Heritage Trail Connector Project. Columbia City Engineer Chris Smith and project manager…
Read MoreState aids mental health workforce
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed omnibus legislation meant to assist mental healthcare providers. Senate Bill 3617 seeks to address a variety of funding and staffing issues these providers face…
Read MoreWaterloo Mural Contest winners announced
The City of Waterloo Friday announced the winners of this year’s Waterloo Mural Contest. After receiving 14 entries from 12 different artists, the beautification committee held a blind judging; meaning…
Read MoreCHS students visit Germany
Students from Columbia High School recently returned from a roughly two-week trip to Germany. The student exchange is an annual event that takes place between Columbia and its German sister…
Read MoreGibault Men’s Club keeps working
The Gibault Men’s Club is currently set to finish renovation projects this summer following a final big work day in the school’s gymnasium. This summer’s projects focused chiefly on the…
Read MoreAfter 60 years, saddle club rides on
By ISABELLA SIMMONDS For the Republic-Times The Prairie du Rocher Saddle Club celebrated its 60th anniversary with a special ride on June 11. To recognize the milestone, many of the…
Read MoreMillstadt library issue on ballot
An expansion of Millstadt’s library district is among the biggest local questions in Tuesday’s primary election. The vote will decide whether to annex districts surrounding Millstadt into the existing library…
Read MoreHeat could test power capability
Monroe County residents may expect rolling blackouts or brownouts as energy-intensive summer months coincide with a potential shortage of power in the region. Concerns come as the Midcontinent Independent System…
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