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Shed fire near Ruma
The Prairie du Rocher and Red Bud fire departments responded about 9:45 a.m. Sunday to hay bales on fire in a shed reported at 3747 Common School Road near Ruma.…
Columbia, Millstadt respond to report of smoke in house
Millstadt and Columbia fire department are responding to a report of smoke in a residence in the 5000 block of Edinburg Court. All occupants are said to be out of…
Wheat field fire south of Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded to a report of wheat field on fire on Old Red Bud Road, south of Waterloo, at 12:55 p.m., Saturday.
Fourth of July festivities around the area
This Independence Day, revelers will have plenty of activities to choose from as communities around the Republic-Times coverage area pull out all the stops to celebrate our great nation’s birthday.…
West Nile found in Monroe County
The Monroe County Health Department collected a mosquito batch that tested positive for West Nile virus on June 29 in Waterloo. West Nile virus activity is largely dependent on the…
State Bank to expand into Columbia soon
State Bank of Waterloo announced plans to expand its facilities into Columbia. “We thought Columbia was a nice community for us,” bank president Kevin Day said. “It just made sense.”…
Dog park considered in Waterloo
A public meeting last week to discuss the possibility of putting in a dog park at Waterloo’s Lakeview Park drew about 10 citizens who gave input and asked questions about…
Wightman Pharmacy still thriving after all these years
In a modern world where large corporations seem to own everything, it is nice to drive down a small-town Main Street and patronize a family-run business. Spanning four generations in…
Local wheat harvest is touch and go
The harvest of wheat has expanded rapidly across Monroe County, with mixed results and lower prices for farmers. Last week, prices were $4.50 per bushel, down from the $6 per…
Police Blotter | 6/24/2015
(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…