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Monkeypox a minor concern locally
With the country still feeling the impact of COVID-19, Monkeypox has risen as a new concern for many. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner says local residents should not…
Read MoreQueen of Hearts tops $100K
The crowd at Outsider tavern spilled onto the Monroe County Courthouse lawn as the $114,578 jackpot for its popular Queen of Hearts drawing went unclaimed for another week. That massive…
Read MoreAbe, Lincoln are superstar readers
Two young boys recently completed an early reading program through Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo, becoming superstar readers in the process. Abe Beck and Lincoln Richeson are the newest young readers…
Read MoreDupo fire chief retires after 22 years
Longtime Dupo Fire Chief Kurt Johnson recently retired following 22 years in the position. Johnson first joined the department in 1981, later being chosen for the position of fire chief.…
Read MoreCOVID spread high as school starts
Students across Monroe County have started a new fall semester as the COVID-19 community rate of transmission reaches a high level locally and Illinois eases restrictions for schools per Centers…
Read MoreKindness comes together in Waterloo
Barb Gotto wasn’t sure how she and her husband Pierre would be able to renovate their bathroom to accommodate him following several medical emergencies. Thanks to Bradley Plumbing, the Society…
Read MoreFair a family tradition for Gummersheimers
This year’s Monroe County Fair Farm Family Award went to Michelle and Randy Gummersheimer along with their children Madelyn, 16, Makayla, 13, and Zachary, 5. Though Randy said he no…
Read MoreDog decision draws debate
A social media plea over the weekend to save a dog from being euthanized has gained traction and led to many questions as to why Monroe County’s “no-kill” shelter would…
Read MoreRural railroad crossing concerns raised
Just west of Maeystown at the rural intersection of Bluff and Outlet roads, a stretch of railroad has already seen three separate crashes this year. Monroe County Engineer Aaron Metzger…
Read MoreFair makes hay in 75th year
The Monroe County Fair concluded Sunday night with a lengthy fireworks display to send off its 75th year with a bang. It was another good year for the fair, according…
Read MoreKidney recipient on the mend
Samantha Perkins was recently able to get a kidney transplant after nearly a year of waiting, but her kidney troubles began six and a half years ago. It all started…
Read MoreColumbia Woman’s Club hits century mark
By EDEN STRATTON For the Republic-Times There are few groups in Southern Illinois that carry as long a history as the Columbia Woman’s Club. A group founded and supported by…
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