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COVID fatigue changes attitudes

November marks the eighth month since the novel coronavirus pandemic began causing shutdowns across the country, upending life as we knew it.  In the months since, as the disease has…

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Election went ‘pretty smooth’ in Monroe County

It may have taken days for America to find out who won the presidential election and a few senate races, and there are legal battles over some results, but tabulating…

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Where does leftover campaign money go?

In our Oct. 21 edition, the Republic-Times reported on the campaign donations and expenditures for five key local, state and federal races.  The election is over in all those contests,…

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Final election results

The Republic-Times reported election results as of press time last Tuesday night, though few of the races except those in Monroe County were final.  This week, all are, and there…

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Virus forcing schools to pivot

Local schools are making tough decisions as the COVID pandemic affects students, teachers and staff.  Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian Charron notified parents Saturday that students in grades 6-12 may…

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Waterloo police pension fund on the rise

The Waterloo City Council learned at its Nov. 2 meeting that more tax money may need to be levied to fund police pensions going forward. During a presentation of the…

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Family Video provides nostalgic fun

As more people have been spending more time at home this year, one of the places they may have turned to get some entertainment is Waterloo’s Family Video. That store,…

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Carjacking reported in Dupo

A report of vehicular hijacking in the 400 block of Emma Avenue on Thursday night is under investigation. A woman reported about 7:15 p.m. that her ex-boyfriend stole money and…

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COVID case spike continues

Monroe County has continued to see rising coronavirus cases in recent days.  The county has had 1,345 total coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, with 240 of them currently active.…

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SPPCS switches to remote learning

Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Waterloo has temporarily switched to remote learning due to a shortage of staff members and substitute teachers caused by the novel coronavirus. “We…

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