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R-T wins top SIEA honor
The Republic-Times newspaper, serving Monroe County and surrounding areas for more than 125 years, received the top award in its division at the Southern Illinois Editorial Association’s annual luncheon on…
Waterloo ice skater has Olympic dreams
A Waterloo girl is making a name for herself in the world of synchronized skating. Synchronized skating is a sport where a team of eight to 20 skaters skate on…
Sharing Cupboard cooks up ideas for practical living
It takes an ounce of courage, a pinch of creativity and a spoonful of camaraderie for people to come together and learn about frugal and healthy cooking. The Monroe County…
WJHS showcase develops passion for reading
A bow tie made of book pages and an email auto signature: “I am currently reading: ‘The Swap’ by Megan Shull” demonstrate Andy Mayer’s unique teaching style. Mayer, a WJHS…
Vehicle vs. pedestrian at Columbia McDonald’s
Columbia police and EMS personnel responded shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian outside of McDonald’s. The vehicle description was a silver Chevy…
Baebler praised for her generosity
Vera Baebler passed away last week at the age of 94, but her generosity will be remembered for generations of Monroe County residents involved in agriculture as well as pet…
Police Blotter | 4/20/2016
(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…
Tree falls on power lines in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fallen tree over power lines on Centerville Road near Walnut Drive shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Storms rolled through the region late Tuesday…
Three-car crash on Route 3 in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS personnel responded about 5 p.m. Monday to a three-car crash on Route 3 at Bottom Avenue with a possible minor injury. All occupants of the…
Burglary near Renault
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department called in an Illinois State Police crime scene unit to assist in investigating a burglary reported Tuesday afternoon in the area of 2700 G Road…