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CFD responding to CVS for natural gas odor

Columbia fire is responding to CVS Pharmacy for a report of a possible natural gas odor in the rear of the building by the pharmacy section. The call went out…

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Vehicle crash near Hecker

Hecker Fire Department personnel responded along with New Athens EMS to a vehicle accident with injuries on Route 159 just north of Hecker shortly after 12 a.m. Thursday.

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Valmeyer fire responding to small fire inside Valmeyer quarry

Valmeyer fire is responding to small fire inside the Valmeyer quarry. Dispatch reported that no structures are in danger. The call went out at 4:04 p.m.

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Coalition preparing anti-marijuana proclamation

Members of the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities updated the group on upcoming initiatives at their July meeting last week. The steering committee has been working on a statement…

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R-T All-Local Baseball Team

This year’s Republic-Times All-Local Baseball Team consists of players who excelled on the diamond this past spring, with some even ranking near the top in offensive or pitching categories for…

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R-T All-Local Softball Team

This year’s Republic-Times All-Local Softball Team is dominated by Columbia Eagles, who had a dominating season. There are also plenty of Dupo Tigers on the list, as they also had…

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Former missile site sells for $227,000

At least 100 people came to the Hecker Community Center Saturday morning to witness the auctioning of the former Nike Missile launch site between Hecker and Red Bud. Most were…

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Monroe County Fair set to begin this Sunday

When the 67th Monroe County Fair opens its gates this Sunday, it will offer eight days of opportunities for young and old alike to learn more about the agricultural roots…

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Memorial Hospital Births | 7/16/14

July 7 Katie and Brandon Waeltz of New Athens, a girl Sandra and Joseph Hubbard of Smithton, a boy July 8 Angela and Robert Flake of  Smithton, a girl July…

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CFD responding to possible gas leak

Columbia fire is responding to a possible gas leak at 930 N. Briegel. The call went out at 11:20 a.m.

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