Taste Buds | Bubbling and Brewing
A column by Vivanda Felice and Pipa Benoit, MoCo foodies dedicated to supporting and highlighting local food spirit and culture. Exploring the kitchen cupboards of a creative home cook in…
Read MoreKaren S. Ruesler | Obituary
Karen S. Ruesler (nee Bush), 75, of Waterloo, died May 21, 2025, in Waterloo. She was born Nov. 29, 1949, in East St. Louis. She was a member of Immanuel…
Read MoreWednesday crash south of Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department, Monroe County EMS and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded just before 3:45 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash with road blockage on Route 3 near Crook…
Read MoreWHS girls track | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School girls track team. The Bulldogs secured their second straight Class 2A sectional title Thursday in Mascoutah, led by championship…
Read MoreEmily Webb | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School softball pitcher Emily Webb. The junior righthander struck out 18 in a complete game one-hit shutout Thursday in an 8-0…
Read MoreOvernight patching on I-255
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching on northbound Interstate 255 in Columbia from the Route 3 on-ramp to Davis Ferry Road will begin, weather permitting, this evening,…
Read MoreVehicle stolen in Millstadt
Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle early Wednesday morning in Millstadt. The Millstadt Police Department said that shortly before 7 a.m., it took a report of a stolen…
Read MoreRemembering Roger
Residents of Monroe County and the surrounding area were taken aback as word spread early this week about the passing of a well-regarded and widely known local man who had…
Read MoreHave a drink at Old Monroe
One of the most anticipated additions to the local business scene has finally arrived as Old Monroe Distilling Co. opened its new location to the public this past weekend, serving…
Read MoreWJHS future discussed
Though experiencing disruptions amid heavy storms and a tornado warning, the May meeting of the Waterloo School Board carried on Monday night with a trio of presentations and the first…
Read MoreRegional superintendent retiring
In a letter filed Thursday in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office at the courthouse in Waterloo, Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis submitted his official notification of retirement effective June…
Read MoreCounty honors Tipton; talks safety
It seemed appropriate that National EMS Week began with a heavy emphasis on public safety during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. The old courtroom pews were full during…
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