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All roads lead to Columbia
There was a smorgasbord of action and discussion items on the menu during Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council. A common thread in much of the discussion involved roadways…
R-T wins top state honor
The Republic-Times, a weekly publication covering Monroe County and surrounding areas since 1890, was awarded a top state honor on Friday. The Illinois Press Association hosted its annual conference last…
County talks dispatching, EMS, warrants
The Monroe County Board met in regular session Monday morning and passed several items relating to county dispatch, emergency medical services and search warrant protocol. The first item approved was…
Attempted catalytic converter theft in Millstadt
Police are investigating what appears to be the attempted theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle last week in Millstadt. Shortly before 11 a.m. Aug. 8, Millstadt police took…
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…
Creekside Estates concerns expressed
Residents of the Creekside Estates subdivision approached the Waterloo City Council on Aug. 1 about concerns with two detention basins near their properties. Scott Gross, a resident of Creekside Drive,…
MCEC suit moves to Monroe County
A civil suit filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Monroe County Electric Cooperative, Inc., has been transferred to Monroe County. The original complaint against MCEC was filed in…
Woman dies in Waterloo house fire
A Waterloo woman died in an early Sunday afternoon house fire, leaving family members to praise her warmth and kindness. The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 1 p.m. for…
Dog 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…
Rural 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…