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Ruggeri is new HSMC director
The Humane Society of Monroe County will be headed by a face familiar to Monroe Countians and animal lovers alike. Debbie Ruggeri has been named its executive director. “I am…
Fishing pier for handicapped proposed at Lakeview
Although cerebral palsy confines 18-year-old Chris Douglas of Waterloo to a wheelchair, it doesn’t stop him from enjoying one of his favorite activities. “He just loves to fish,” said his…
Two accidental deaths last week in county
Two men died in separate freak accidents that occurred last week in Monroe County. James “Jay” Maag, 49, of Waterloo, was pronounced dead at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St.…
Police Blotter 6/19/13
Columbia Police June 11 Collin A. Buresh, 18, of Columbia, was arrested for possession of cannabis and unlawful consumption of alcohol at 141 Gall Road. Also cited in the incident…
Republic-Times 2013 All-Local Girls Soccer Team
The Republic-Times is proud to announce the premiere of the Republic-Times All-Local team. The team is chosen through voting by the local coaches of that sport as well as the…
Monroe County’s final multiplier announced
Monroe County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Brian Hamer, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue in a press release Wednesday. The…
Porta Westfalica Festival in Waterloo
It was a gorgeous night in downtown Waterloo as the community came out in large numbers to celebrate the annual Porta Westfalica Festival, and the Republic-Times was there to capture…
2013 Spring Awards Edition
The Republic-Times 2013 Spring Awards Edition hit news stands Wednesday. In the inaugural year of the Republic-Times All-Local Team, the R-T unveils its last class of All-Local teams for the…
Route 3 improvement project plans solidify
The much anticipated Route 3 improvement project in Waterloo appears to be very close to starting up. Waterloo Director of Public Works Tim Birk told the Waterloo City Council on…
Local FFA members shine again at state level
For the third year in a row, an FFA student from Monroe County has earned the prestigious honor of being named a state FFA officer. This year, Joe Heavner of…