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Millstadt Library to unveil plans
Nearly two years ago, Millstadt Library announced plans to construct a new facility to better serve its community. The library board authorized the purchase of three acres east of Millstadt…
New Columbia School Board members take office
The three newest Columbia School Board members were sworn in last month and have begun their first terms on the board of education. The trio of Adam Hemken, Andrea Khoury…
Dupo appoints new chief of police
The Village of Dupo on May 17 appointed Dennis Plew as its new police chief following the resignation of Kevin Smith. Plew, a former Dupo police officer, most recently served…
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…