Fuel tax increases July 1
Illinois residents will see an increase at the pump starting July 1. That’s when an automatic annual Motor Fuel Tax increases to account for inflation. The tax currently stands at…
Read MoreR-T print rates rising July 1
Starting July 1, The Republic-Times newspaper will raise its print subscription rates to $40 per year in-county and $48 out-of-county. The reason for this increase is directly related to a…
Read MoreNelson swims to the finish
Columbia native Carter Nelson capped off an amazing swimming career by competing in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials held in Indianapolis on Thursday. Nelson, with several family members in atendance,…
Read MoreYoung cornhole pro rising in the ranks
Although he doesn’t turn 14 until this Saturday, Waterloo’s Ryan Traiteur is already ranked among the top in his sport. The young cornhole competitor certainly boosted his profile by capturing…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Girls Soccer Team
The high school girls soccer season once again featured three quality local teams, meaning Monroe County remains a hotbed of success in the sport. Here’s a look at this year’s…
Read MoreGreen Machine gets mean against Buds
The Millstadt Green Machine picked up two big Mon-Clair League wins Sunday in Waterloo. Millstadt posted victories of 6-1 and 7-6 over the Buds at SPPS Field. In the game…
Read MoreWicked anyway | Mark’s Remarks
Scholars, believers and skeptics all tend to have the same questions about the Bible. At times, we come across things that are puzzling or even hard to believe. Those folks…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 6-19-24
(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…
Read MoreJerry R. Edwards | Obituary
Jerry Ray Edwards, 90, of Waterloo, died peacefully on June 24, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Jerry was born on Aug. 29, 1933, in Newport, Ind. to…
Read MoreBrian T. Young-Whitworth | Obituary
Brian Thomas “Bubba” Young-Whitworth, 10, of Waterloo, died peacefully in his parent’s arms at home on the evening of June 22, 2024, with family surrounding him. Born Nov. 30, 2013,…
Read MoreGas leak in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday to the report of a gas leak in the kitchen of a residence in the 200 block of North Library…
Read MoreEarly morning fire in Red Bud
The Red Bud Fire Department was called to a shed fire in the 3800 block of Doyle Road at 5:15 a.m. Sunday. The Hecker Fire Department assisted Red Bud with…
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