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Technology gets second chance in Waterloo
The Waterloo school district recently reached the end of a two-year process of giving back to the community by inexpensively selling or donating old technology. About eight years ago, the…
Read MoreColumbia school district addresses issues
The Columbia school district sent a letter to the community Thursday in response to various recent criticisms. “This document provides the Columbia community accurate information from the school district’s perspective…
Read MoreFirst teen court session held
The teen court for Monroe and Randolph counties held its first session Jan. 26, with two teens being prescribed remedies for crimes they committed. “We are about to embark on…
Read MoreColumbia School Board, ROE at odds
The Columbia School Board discussed a number of issues at its January meeting on Thursday, many of them charged. The Republic-Times has already reported on most of those topics, but…
Read MoreCounty schools pay teachers less than the state average
The average pay for a teacher in Monroe County is substantially less than the state average, according to an analysis by the Republic-Times. Data from the Illinois State Board of…
Read MoreSchool board candidates remain on ballot
All four candidates for the Columbia School Board who faced objections will remain on the ballot for the April election following a Friday hearing before the County Electoral Board. Cresita…
Read MoreObjections filed in local race
Cresita Morr has filed objections with the Monroe County Clerk’s Office against four candidates running for a seat on the Columbia School Board in the upcoming April election. Morr, who…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2019
Monroe County is in store for a busy 2019. In addition to any unexpected developments, residents have local elections, new businesses and updates in high-profile cases to look forward to. …
Read MoreSchool districts hurting without property tax revenue
Local school districts are feeling the pain of not yet receiving local property tax revenue. The districts normally would have had the money by now, but the tax assessments were…
Read MoreCandidates file for April election
Monday marked the final day candidates could file for the municipal elections in April. Most of Monroe County will see a relatively uneventful election season, with the exception of one…
Read MoreWagner named one of state’s top students
McKendree University senior Andrew Wagner was worried he was in trouble. He had received an email telling him James Dennis, president of the university, wanted to have a meeting with…
Read MoreWaterloo addresses e-cigs, recycling
Possession of an e-cigarette by a minor is now a fineable offense in Waterloo, per an ordinance amendment approved last week by the city council. This step was taken in…
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