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County updates wind, solar energy codes
Updates to zoning codes for wind and solar energy conversion systems were approved by the Monroe County Board during its Jan. 19 meeting. The updates reflect current changes to best…
Second round of PPP underway
As of earlier this month, business owners can once again begin applying for Paycheck Protection Program loans from the Small Business Administration. As part of the $900 billion COVID relief…
Centenarian has enjoyed blessed, wonderful life
Helen Werling celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 17 at Oak Hill Senior Living & Rehabilitation Center in Waterloo with family, friends and 100 birthday cards. Werling’s family hosted an…
No imminent changes for Waterloo
After an extensive executive session discussion Monday night, the Waterloo School Board did not vote to make changes to the district’s instruction plan in the immediate future. “We believe in…
Schimpf decision pending
Former state Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) told the Republic-Times that he plans to decide next month whether he will run for governor of Illinois next year. “Gov. Pritzker’s tenure as…
CPD chief ends successful career
In his final days as Columbia’s police chief, Jerry Paul reflected on a 28-year law enforcement career and accomplishments while at the helm of the department. Prior to arriving in…
Columbia in-person school debate
The Columbia School Board unanimously voted Thursday night to increase the option for in-person attendance to the highest level since the pandemic began. Starting Feb. 16, all students in fifth…
Toddler dies following choking incident
Columbia police and EMS personnel responded about 10:40 a.m. last Wednesday to the report of a male toddler believed to be choking at Carrot Patch Day Care Center, 252 Veterans…
Vehicle stolen, another recovered in Waterloo
The theft of a vehicle early Sunday morning and recovery of a stolen vehicle in Waterloo are under investigation. A 2018 Ford Explorer was stolen from the 400 block of…
Restrictions lessened in metro east; COVID deaths up to 76
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that Region 4, which is all metro east counties including Monroe County, moved to Tier 2 resurgence mitigations. In Tier 2, cultural…