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Fair 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…
Read MoreTeen returns from dog agility world championship
A New Athens teen recently returned from a trip to Finland for the Junior Open Agility World Championship. Deltin Cinotto started participating in dog agility at a young age when…
Read MoreCOVID levels rise nearby
While Monroe County remains in the medium category for COVID-19 community spread, neighboring St. Clair and Randolph counties are now listed as high. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Read MoreA dream comes true for Dell
The 75th annual Monroe County Fair’s first day concluded with the crowning of its new fair queen and little miss Sunday night. Sophia Dell, the 18-year-old daughter of Brian and…
Read MoreKorean War vet takes Honor Flight
Korean War veteran Marvin Ries was recently treated to an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in recognition of his past service to the country. The program was organized through Land…
Read MoreStem cell donor happy to help out
Monroe County resident Corey Blackwell recently donated stem cells to a needy recipient in Washington, D.C. Blackwell participated in the donation procedure through Be The Match, an organization operated by…
Read MoreCOVID levels up again locally
After being listed as “low” last week, Monroe County is now in the medium category of COVID community spread by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention – as reported…
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