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County talks COVID funds
Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein updated commissioners on the status of American Rescue Plan Funds that have reached the county to date during Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board.…
New kids book pays tribute to Africa trips
A Millstadt health care worker with a passion for travel set out on her next big adventure: to write a children’s tale of female empowerment, perseverance and the importance of…
Liefer talks judicial circuit changes
In August, Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2406, which contains an amendment that will bring changes to Monroe County’s judicial circuit come Dec. 5, 2022. As the Republic-Times previously…
Food fight: Schools struggle with deliveries
Amidst mask requirements, remote learning and yet another state executive order, Monroe County schools are also facing school meal concerns in this continuing age of COVID. And they are not…
Monroe County COVID latest
As of mid-day Wednesday, Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said there are 92 active COVID-19 cases locally and four COVID-19-related hospitalizations. The most recent hospitalization is an older…
Called to serve after 9/11
As the Twin Towers fell, the Pentagon fought flames and United Flight 93 sped into rural Pennsylvania, many across the nation sprung up in ways big and small immediately after…
Stumpy’s expansion stirs up debate
At their meeting last Wednesday, the Monroe County Board of Appeals unanimously voted to recommend the county commissioners approve rezoning the proposed site of Stumpy’s Spirits Distillery’s big expansion north…
Vaccine deadline extended
On Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order that extends the initial COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline for school personnel. Under the order, all personnel in all schools must be…
A tale of resilience: WHS grad who witnessed 9/11 attacks calls New York home
When many hear the “Big Apple,” images of the Statue of Liberty, crowded streets and subways and flashy Broadway performances come to mind. For Waterloo native and New York University…
So far, so good for young trophy trotters
Two 7-year-olds competed at the Missouri State Fair in August and returned home to Valmeyer as horseback riding state champions. Brynlee Brown took home two champion titles in the ages…