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Arrests in burglary to shed at Maeystown park
Two have been charged in connection with a burglary that occurred early Thursday inside a shed at the Maeystown Civic Association park, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Jesse…
Vehicle trapped in flood waters near Red Bud
The Red Bud Fire Department is responding to a reported vehicle with multiple occupants trapped in high water on the east side of Faust Road. The call went out about…
Disc golf course grand opening July 4 in Waterloo
The Waterloo Park District is planning a July 4 grand opening of its new disc golf course at Konarcik Park. The grand opening will take place from 10 a.m. to…
R-T All-Local Girls Soccer Team
The Monroe County high school girls soccer scene features plenty of prime-time players, making this year’s selection of the Republic-Times All-Local Team that much more difficult. A Columbia High School…
Waterloo School Board discusses repairs, tax
Monday night’s Waterloo School Board meeting saw the acceptance of repair work costs and an update on the potential sales tax public vote, among other matters. The board unanimously voted…
Waterloo changes insurance brokers
By ALAN DOOLEY and COREY SAATHOFF For the Republic-Times The city of Waterloo has changed brokerage service providers for its health insurance plans available to employees. The Waterloo City Council’s…
R-T wins 5 first place state awards
In a milestone year for both the Illinois Press Association and the Republic-Times, the local newspaper took home five first place awards and several other honors Friday during the IPA’s…
Columbia receives special Main Street designation
The hard work and dedication of Columbia officials and downtown merchants earned the city official accolades in the form of recognition on Monday as the 46th Main Street program in…
MAR Graphics keeps it all in the family
By ETHAN MAY For the Republic-Times Next March, MAR Graphics in Valmeyer will celebrate 65 years of business. These years have seen countless changes in the industry and their company,…
Police Blotter | 6/10/2015
(Editor’s note: All 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…