Out with the 2010s

As this decade comes to a close, many people are taking time to reflect on what happened in their lives.  The Republic-Times asked a few people to do the same…

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Hudson case moving forward

Judge Dennis Doyle ruled Thursday that there is sufficient probable cause for the case against Trevor Hudson to continue following a preliminary hearing at the Monroe County Courthouse.  A preliminary…

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Inmate dies at county jail

The Illinois State Police is investigating the death of an inmate in the Monroe County Jail early Friday morning. Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing stated in a press release that…

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Task force targets vehicle thefts

After a rash of vehicle thefts in Columbia this year, a recently reformed task force is targeting automobile theft in Monroe and St. Clair counties. Since the Columbia Police Department…

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Coleman seeks reversal

Christopher Coleman  filed a motion Nov. 25  requesting the court to reverse and remand a ruling by Judge Stephen McGlynn in April, thus giving him a new trial.  “(Coleman) asserts…

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No marijuana in Maeystown

As expected, the Maeystown Village Board unanimously voted at its meeting last Monday night to pass an ordinance totally prohibiting recreational cannabis businesses.  Treasurer Mike Fausz had previously said as…

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Waterloo OKs tax levy increase

With two aldermen voting against, the Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved an ordinance levying slightly more  taxes for the current fiscal year than the year prior. A total…

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Felony charge for Fults man

A Fults man was charged with felony possession of stolen license plates following a report of a disturbance.  On Oct. 22, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to an…

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