Elaine C. Weatherford | Obituary
Elaine C. Weatherford, 83, formerly of Columbia, died Oct. 26, 2024, in Carriage Crossing Senior Living, Taylorville. Elaine was born on June 23, 1941, in Mayfield, Ky., the daughter of…
Read MoreI-255 lane closures near Dupo
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced lane closures will be encountered on northbound I-255 near Dupo beginning 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, through 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, weather permitting.…
Read MoreGlen R. Harbaugh | Obituary
Glen R. Harbaugh, 71 of, Red Bud,died Oct. 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born to the late Robert C. and Cecelia (nee Auer) Harbaugh on Aug. 4, 1953,…
Read MoreEllen E. Dietz | Obituary
Ellen Esther Dietz (nee Diemert), 81, of Waterloo, died Oct. 27, 2024, in St. Louis. She was born Jan. 19, 1943, in East St. Louis. She was a member of…
Read MoreFriday crash south of Hecker
The Hecker Fire Department responded about 4:30 p.m. Friday along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS to a two-vehicle crash on Route 159 at Guebert Drive…
Read MoreRobert G. Prosise | Obituary
Robert Gene Prosise, 85, of Waterloo, died Oct. 21, 2024, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis. Robert was born on Nov. 24, 1938 in Williamsville, Mo., and raised in Dupo.…
Read MoreGerald L. Giffhorn | Obituary
Gerald L. “Jerry” Giffhorn, 80, of Waterloo, died Oct. 23, 2024, in Chesterfield, Mo. He was born November 30, 1943, in Belleville. Jerry served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army,…
Read MoreTaste Buds | More than a recipe
An online column by Vivanda Felice and Pipa Benoit, pseudonyms for two Monroe County foodies dedicated to supporting and highlighting local food spirit and culture Community cookbooks seem abundant throughout…
Read MoreThursday crash west of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 11:15 a.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 156 near Deer Hill Road west of Waterloo. The Waterloo Fire Department responded to successfully extricate one…
Read MoreWSA Banana Bees | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo Sports Association Banana Bees third grade girls soccer squad. The Banana Bees finished their season in the Belle-Clair Soccer League with…
Read MoreAvery Arendell | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School junior Avery Arendell. The girls golfer placed 19th at the IHSA Class 1A state golf tournament this past weekend at…
Read MoreStoick | Pet of the Week
Stoick is doing great in his foster home. Stuey is sweet, laid back, and gets along with the other dogs. He loves car rides and taking walks. Stuey enjoys visiting…
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