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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Eagles’ Snow named to all state team
Columbia Eagles senior offensive lineman Grant Snow has been named to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State team. “He has been all conference and all area the past…
Eagles, ‘Dogs renew ice hockey rivalry
Hockey is back in Waterloo for the first time since 2010 thanks to a merger with Freeburg that resulted in the Raging Bulldogs. The team is made up of kids…
Columbia school board to approve tax levy
The Columbia Board of Education approved a preliminary 2013 tax levy at its Nov. 20 meeting. The levy will be officially approved at the Dec. 19 board meeting, but Superintendent…
Prestigious honors for area soccer standouts
Throughout the season, some of the best soccer in the state of Illinois could be found in Monroe County. That fact was acknowledged this week, as several players from Columbia…
Boys hoops season tips off this week
The boys high school basketball season begins this week, with local teams competing in Thanksgiving tournaments around the area. Below are the local tournament schedules and pairings. Columbia will play…