WHS boys bowling | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School varsity boys bowling squad coached by Matt Beck. The Bulldogs are off to a 5-0 start in match play…
Read MoreTransit bill creates uncertainty
Some in Southern Illinois are accusing state legislators of taking the low road in a new bill that diverts money from the shared construction accounts to a public transit initiative…
Read MoreHawks alumni spread holiday cheer
A group of graduates from Gibault Catholic High School recently banded together to share their vocal talents with the community, enjoying memories from school and celebrating the season. Composed of…
Read MoreCamp Wartburg director bids adieu
Camp Wartburg is a beloved fixture in rural Monroe County, having served as a place for faith, fun and countless other purposes for thousands of area youth over the years.…
Read MoreUnderage sex sting in Columbia
In the wake of three suspected sexual predator arrests in Waterloo – two this month – the Columbia Police Department encountered a similar situation late Saturday night. It was technically…
Read MoreMore talk on WJHS future
mpanying budget task force dominated much of the Waterloo School Board meeting last week, the board also addressed a number of other matters such as the ongoing discussion surrounding the…
Read MoreWinter work at Waterloo parks
With minimal activity during the offseason, the Waterloo Park District Board met briefly earlier this month, mainly approving a number of annexations to the park district and addressing some billing…
Read More‘Ringing of the bells’ for America 250
Monroe County communities will unite at noon on New Year’s Day to kick off a nationwide America 250 celebration with a ceremonial “Ringing of the Bells.” This event marks the…
Read MorePDR superintendent saga continues
The ongoing matter of a recently hired superintendent who was suspended shortly after the start of the school year was the topic of recent meetings for the Prairie du Rocher…
Read MoreWheat crop looks promising
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Many Illinois wheat fields, some now covered in snow, looked good heading into winter and the onset of dormancy. The climatological winter began Dec. 1, while…
Read MoreCover crop discount program
Illinois farmers who planted cover crops this fall can once again earn a break on next year’s crop insurance premiums through the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Fall Covers for Spring…
Read MoreHoliday tourneys for boys hoops
‘Tis the season for holiday boys basketball tournaments this Christmas weekend. The annual Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament tips off Saturday at Columbia High School, featuring the host Eagles along with Waterloo,…
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