Remlok soaring again
A barred owl which suffered an injury in a Waterloo subdivision recently took to the skies once again, having made a successful recovery at the World Bird Sanctuary. Remlok, named…
Read MoreCounty approves budget
Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein wished all in attendance of Monday’ meeting of the Monroe County Board a “Happy Fiscal New Year.” After months of discussions, the county budget for…
Read MoreJohn Deere bridging gap for veterans
John Deere dealerships are working with the United States Department of Defense to assist military personnel as they return to civilian life, with at least one such veteran finding opportunity…
Read MoreWorld of Corn Award for Obernagel
George Obernagel III of Waterloo was the recipient of the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s top award, the World of Corn. ICGA leaders honored Obernagel for his service to corn farmers…
Read MoreWinter Sports Preview now available
Pick up a copy of the Dec. 4 issue of the Republic-Times newspaper for a preview of local high school winter sports teams. Our Winter Sports Preview includes Waterloo, Gibault,…
Read MoreWHS wrestling continues to grow
Following a record-setting season last winter, the Waterloo High School wrestling program is hungry for more. “Last year was a good year for us,” Waterloo head coach Chase Guercio said.…
Read MoreMon-Clair League Hall of Fame banquet
The Mon-Clair League hosted its annual Hall of Fame banquet Dec. 1 at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Valmeyer, welcoming a new class of Hall of Fame inductees and celebrating…
Read MoreSeidel to play in national tourney
A former local high school volleyball standout is a key member of a Lindenwood University squad set to play in a national tournament this week. Jessie Seidel, a fifth-year senior…
Read MoreSandstrom gets IBCA hall call
The longtime head coach of the Columbia High School boys basketball program received a well-deserved honor this week. Mark Sandstrom, who has coached the Eagles for 18 seasons, is a…
Read MoreWe failed the character test | Ott Observations
As I watched the election returns and realized Donald Trump will be our next president, I found myself thinking about our Founding Fathers. I imagined them traveling forward in time…
Read MoreThe truth about Thanksgiving and George Washington | Mark’s Remarks
People have been rewriting history for a long, long time. Folks like to blame liberals and “the woke.” But really, it’s nothing new. People have been messing with history for…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 11-27-24
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
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