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Liefer not seeking another term
Terry Liefer, who has served on the Monroe County Board since his election in 2004 and currently serves as its chairman, announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election for…
Vehicle break-ins reported in Waterloo
Waterloo Police Chief Jim Trantham is advising local residents to be diligent about locking their vehicles at all times because there have been a series of vehicle burglaries around town,…
6/17/2015 | Police Blotter
(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…
Man dies in two-motorcycle crash near Valmeyer
A Waterloo man died at a hospital from injuries sustained in a crash involving two motorcycles Monday night near Valmeyer. Emergency personnel responded shortly before 7 p.m. Monday to the…
Waterloo named Outstanding Ag Program
The Waterloo High School agriculture department was recently named the Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers Outstanding High School Agriculture Program. Tim McDermott and Carrie Koester attended the state IAVAT…
Flash Flood Warning issued as county road closures mount
UPDATE as of 8 a.m. Saturday: All Monroe County roads that were closed Friday due to flash flooding are back open Saturday morning, per the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and…
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…