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Local youth lend an ear for good cause
Members of the Monroe County 4-H Federation came together last Wednesday, Aug. 7, to gather corn for a good cause. The group met at the Ken Hartman Jr. farm just…
Brauer running for sheriff
A familiar figure in Monroe County law enforcement circles is seeking the Republican party nomination for sheriff in the March 2014 primary. Joseph Brauer, 62, who served as police chief…
Car break-ins reported in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins that occurred over the weekend. A total of 12 cars were burglarized, Columbia Police Chief Joe Edwards said. “Of…
Friday night fire destroys clubhouse in rural Waterloo
Just a smoldering pile of rubble remains of the Sugar Loaf Sportsmen’s Conservation Club clubhouse following a fire that erupted Friday night. Firefighters from Waterloo and Columbia responded to the…
Rural Columbia farm provides sod for St. Louis soccer match
Two of the top professional soccer teams in the world will be playing on grass grown in Monroe County when they face off Saturday at the Edward Jones Dome in…
The Republic-Times begins to reveal old Bob Voris photos
The Republic-Times is proud to present the splendid photography works of legendary longtime editor Bob Voris. In memory of Voris, who passed away in January 2012, the R-T has uncovered…
Local shooting programs aiming for success
Monroe County and the surrounding areas have traditionally been dubbed baseball counties, with many traditionally rich and successful prep and league programs making their marks on Southern Illinois. But one…
Dark days for Valmeyer in ’93
(This is the second in a three-part series looking back at the Flood of 1993 and its impact on Valmeyer. The final article in this series will run in September.)…
Sheriff retiring at end of term
While many elected officials in Monroe County have come and gone over the past 30 years or more, the county’s top law enforcement officer has held down the fort without…
Community coming to aid of lymphoma patient
The Waterloo community is pulling together to help a local teen in need by hosting a barbecue benefit Friday. Elisabeth Johnston, a 17-year-old from Red Bud, has been battling a…