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The 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…
Monroe 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…
Help (still) wanted
If someone was to drive through the business centers of Monroe County or read through recent issues of the Republic-Times, that person would be hard-pressed to not find a help…
Sunday crash in Foster Pond
Fortunately, no medical transport was required following a two-vehicle crash late Sunday afternoon on Route 156 in Foster Pond. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that at about 4:30 p.m.,…
Sunday moped crash south of Waterloo
A crash involving a moped and another vehicle was reported about 1:20 p.m. on Route 3 just south of Old State Route 3 in Waterloo. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department…
State’s attorney: ‘use of force justified’ in Red Bud officer-involved shooting
During a Monday afternoon press conference, Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker provided details on the fatal shooting of a man by police early Sunday morning on Route 3 in…
Man struck by vehicle in domestic dispute
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded about 6:45 p.m. Friday to a male subject reportedly struck by a vehicle driven by his girlfriend during a dispute in the 3600 block…
Dupo man charged in Belleville battery
A Dupo man was charged this week following a domestic battery early Thursday in Belleville. Shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 303…
McDermott named assistant principal
After remaining vacant for more than a year due to lower attendance during the pandemic, the Waterloo School Board filled the assistant principal position at Waterloo High School most recently…
Zoning board opposes recovery residence
The Waterloo Zoning Board of appeals went against the recommendation of the Waterloo Planning Commission on Thursday night when it voted 5-2 against two petitions related to a recovery residence.…