Community
Millstadt Library to unveil plans
Nearly two years ago, Millstadt Library announced plans to construct a new facility to better serve its community. The library board authorized the purchase of three acres east of Millstadt…
Read MoreThe Civil War soldiers of Monroe County
Last month marked the 160th anniversary of the start of the bloodiest war in American history. On April 12, 1861, Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter at the entrance…
Read MoreMonroe County COVID update
Here is the latest on the novel coronavirus pandemic in Monroe County. • The county has recorded just 16 new COVID cases since May 19, putting its total at 4,405…
Read MoreMonroe County net worth increases
The Monroe County Board on Monday heard results from the annual audit of the county’s finances. Fick, Eggemeyer & Williamson partners Shawn Williamson and Keith Slusser delivered their firm’s audit…
Read MoreCOVID receding locally
By virtually every metric, the coronavirus pandemic is at its least severe in Monroe County in roughly a year or more. The county recorded just seven more COVID-19 cases since…
Read MoreVietnam vet recounts experience
Marvin McMichael will never forget the events of Nov. 19, 1967. The Columbia resident was in the midst of his tour of duty while with the United States Army during…
Read MoreWaterloo Listens expanding
By EDEN STRATTON For the Republic-Times Waterloo Listens, known at the time as Waterloo Speaks, made waves this past summer when a group of young residents organized a peaceful protest…
Read MoreValmeyer hopeful of Midsummer Classic
At the May 4 meeting of the Valmeyer Village Board, the Valmeyer Jaycees presented a tentative schedule of events for its 2021 Midsummer Classic to be held at Borsch Park…
Read MoreVaccine clinic Monday as COVID cases dwindle
The number of active coronavirus cases in Monroe County was down to just nine on Monday. That is the fewest active cases since last summer. That good news came on…
Read MoreMountain lion claim disputed
The recent social media posting of what was thought to be an image of a mountain lion in Prairie du Rocher brought skepticism from the game warden serving this area.…
Read MoreColumbia provides project updates
With COVID restrictions delaying a number of projects in 2020, the City of Columbia is looking forward to resuming or beginning a number of projects this year. Columbia City Administrator…
Read MoreVaccine hesitant explain stance
(Editor’s note: The Republic-Times is not presenting these viewpoints in this story as fact. The objective of this story is to provide insight from residents who do not appear likely…
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