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State lawmakers approve pension reform plan

On Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois General Assembly approved an overhaul of the state government worker pension system. According to media outlets, the House of Representatives voted 62-53 to approve the…

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Hunting season brings attention to area land for sale

Mud drips off the fender of his Dodge pickup as he turns onto the asphalt highway. His camo cap is soaked with sweat from walking the lines of a Monroe…

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Police Blotter 11/27/13

Columbia Police Nov. 20 Matthew C. Rautman, 27, of Columbia, was charged with theft and criminal trespass to property following an incident at 167 Skyline Drive in which a ladder…

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RepublicTimes.net reaches 1 million page views

This past week the Republic-Times website reached its one millionth page view mark since its re-launch in the fall of 2012. The R-T would like to take this time to thank…

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Local burglary updates

Burglary arrest On Wednesday, police charged Conor A. McHenry, 25, of Millstadt, with felony burglary. Court information states that on Nov. 15 or 16, McHenry entered a building at 210…

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County OKs annual budget

The Monroe County Board met in a special session Wednesday afternoon to discuss and approve its 2014 budget. James Schmersahl, a certified public accountant who analyzed the budget for the…

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Monday is the deadline to file for public office

Monday, Nov. 25, was the first day to file candidate petitions for next year’s elections. The deadline to file for political office is Monday, Dec. 2. Last Monday, the following…

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Tractor, field fire on South Fork Road

The Waterloo Fire Department responded to a call for help to put out a fire at the farm of Robert Link, 5719 South Fork Road, on Saturday afternoon. Damage to…

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Columbia quilters honored for donations, continued work

Over the years, the quilters of the First Baptist Church in Columbia have put countless hours into thousands of quilts. The quilt ministry began in early 2003, when a group…

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Today is Small Business Saturday

The Republic-Times would like to thank all of the local businesses that help support the paper all year round. By shopping local, you help support local business, local people and…

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