What to expect in 2026
There was no shortage of news in Monroe County and the surrounding areas in 2025, and 2026 is shaping up to provide plenty of newsworthy happenings in the community, local…
Read MoreBaby Jesus stolen again
A Waterloo church was once again without the “reason for the season” this Christmas. Immanuel Lutheran Church at 522 S. Church Street reported a baby Jesus figurine missing last year…
Read MoreNew Year’s blaze at Red Bud farm
By COREY SAATHOFF & ANDREW UNVERFERTH For the Republic-Times The new year did not start off so well for a family farm near Red Bud. Multiple departments responded shortly before…
Read MoreWaterloo parish furthers fellowship
Seeking to encourage a greater sense of community within the parish, Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo will soon see an expansion of its school and church campus…
Read MoreVeterans assistance comes to county
A veterans support movement with its origins dating from the end of the American Civil War received a boost at the beginning of 2024, and Monroe County is making plans…
Read MoreWater leak relief in Waterloo
In a good faith gesture, the City of Waterloo announced Monday night that some homeowners will be reimbursed for repairs made following certain types of water leaks that occurred throughout…
Read MoreSettlements reached in fatal DUI crash
Trevor Stawizynski and his family members listed as defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit and a related personal injury lawsuit have been removed from the suits following the acceptance of…
Read MoreColumbia daycare concerns raised
A local mother has taken to social media to make public accusations against a local learning center, lobbing a number of misconduct allegations in a series of TikTok videos that…
Read MoreClearing the air in JLP Homes litigation
One Columbia family business settled a lawsuit last month while another had its name cleared in connection with the suit. As previously reported, JLP Homes LLC was named in a…
Read MorePolice stalker violates release conditions
A little more than a week after being granted pre-trial release for stalking charges, a local woman was back in court Friday for allegedly violating conditions of her release. Kate…
Read MoreReport warns of future energy shortfalls
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Illinois’ electric grids may soon face power shortages and further price increases as fossil fuel plants go offline and data centers fueling the rise…
Read MoreBoys basketball season bounces along
With a new calendar comes a heightened sense of urgency among local high school boys basketball squads. Gibault (5-10) opened 2026 with a loss at home Saturday evening to a…
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