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Burglaries reported in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating multiple burglary reports received late last week. Two such incidents occurred either late last Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning in the 700 block of St.…
Brush fire on D Road
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 11:45 a.m. Monday to a brush fire reported south of 823 D Road. The fire was called in by a firefighter from another area…
Non-injury crash south of Waterloo
A single vehicle crash occurred about 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Route 3 at KK Road south of Waterloo. Initial reports are the driver of a black Dodge Caliber traveling south…
As river recedes, EMA assessing local damage
With the threat of major flooding decreasing by the day, the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency is now focused on working with the Illinois EMA to assess local damage as…
Fatal crash on I-255 near Dupo
Illinois State Police were assisted by Dupo police and fire and other emergency personnel in responding to a fatal two-vehicle crash on I-255 near mile marker 9 in St. Clair…
Defense keys Eagles to holiday tourney crown
The Columbia boys basketball team improved to 11-0 on the season with a 48-34 win over Triad in the championship game of the Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament played Wednesday night at…
Only minor flooding issues in Monroe County as river crests
Local levees continue to hold strong throughout Monroe County and south into Prairie du Rocher as the Mississippi River has crested following a surge due to the staggering amount of…
Republic-Times 2015 Year in Review
The year 2015 is just about in the books. From the eventful to the more mundane aspects of daily living in Monroe County, the Republic-Times was with you every step…
Monroe County set to ring in Bicentennial year
Local communities are participating in a county-wide “Ringing in the New Year” event at noon on Jan. 1 to commemorate the Monroe County Bicentennial. Residents should arrive at 11:30 a.m.…
Monroe County’s founding precedes Illinois
With the swift approach of “Ringing in the New Year” on Friday that begins a year-long celebration of the Bicentennial of Monroe County’s establishment in 1816, the Republic-Times is introducing…