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Grounded Greetings helps spread the word
Amy Strong wants to bring smiles into the community, and her new business appears to be accomplishing just that. Strong, 42, came up with the idea for yard greetings for…
Kidney transplant recipient overcomes
Twenty-five years ago, Cindy Rehmer of Waterloo found herself in a life-threatening situation. “My kidneys shriveled up to the size of a peanut,” she said. “They really don’t know what…
Police Blotter | 5/31/2017
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Injury crash near Red Bud
A woman sustained minor injuries during a Sunday morning vehicle crash on Route 159 near Red Bud. Police said a 2008 Dodge Caravan driven by Samantha J. Gregory was traveling…
Eagles drop sectional title game to Herrin
The Columbia High School softball team played neck and neck with a tough Herrin squad for the Class 3A sectional title at home on Saturday before surrendering four runs in…
Legendary football coach dies
Legendary longtime former high school football coach Jerry Germain died Monday at the age of 76. He had battled cancer over the past several years, but passed away from injuries…
Groups offering free lunches this summer
Jan Dudley of House of Neighborly Service strode into the Republic-Times recently, thrilled to say the organization gave out 150 meals during the first week of its summer lunch program.…
Fults man enjoys Honor Flight experience
Ron Biermann of Fults can often be seen in the community with a cheerful expression, ready to engage in friendly conversation or ask how sheep celebrate Memorial Day. “With a…
Memorial Day services honor selfless heroism
Memorial Day services around Monroe County honored servicemen and women, from the nation’s first war through its current engagements, with reminders of the selfless sacrifices made time and again for…
Budget talks move beyond regular session
The Illinois House of Representatives announced it would not take up the legislation necessary to pass a budget for a vote Wednesday, leaving the legislature to have to go into…