Wittenauer wins Republican nomination
Though most ballot items were uncontested and uneventful, Tuesday night poll results indicate that Monroe County will see a change among its commissioners by the end of the year. With…
Read MoreAhne’s site plan approved
A seemingly contentious matter for the Waterloo City Council turned out not so Monday night. By a 7-1 vote, aldermen approved two special use permit requests for a combined business/apartment…
Read MoreColumbia clears the air
There has been something in the Columbia air lately – but it’s not romance or the sweet smell of early spring flowers. With multiple Columbia residents reporting a foul odor…
Read MoreTornadoes sound alarms nearby
A thunderstorm that barreled through the region Sunday evening ahead of a cold front resulted in two brief tornado touchdowns in this area. The National Weather Service in St. Louis…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board hears about self-defense, sports
Though several action items were approved, much of Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo School Board was dedicated to presentations on behalf of district libraries, the Waterloo High School student council…
Read MoreSmall talk about small homes
A meeting concerning the hopeful future development of small homes in Monroe County is being hosted at Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo on March 31 at 7 p.m. Folks interested in…
Read MoreNew principal in Valmeyer
Valmeyer Community Unit School District No. 3 announced the appointment of Nathan Perkins as its new principal, effective July 1. Perkins brings 16 years of educational experience to lead the…
Read MorePrison for fatal DUI crash
The young man who was charged in a fatal DUI crash during the 2023 Red Bud Firemen’s Picnic was sentenced last week to prison. On Nov. 7, 2025, Jayden Ethington,…
Read MorePietlukiewicz sentencing postponed
Sentencing on Friday for Brenndan M. Pietlukiewicz, 21, of Waterloo, was postponed due to a scheduling conflict. The delay is due to defense attorney Robert Bas having a Madison County…
Read MoreRecord wheat yield in Illinois
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek The statewide average winter wheat yield in Illinois for the 2025 crop was 88 bushels per acre, according to the USDA, surpassing the record of 87…
Read MoreAll-Local Boys Basketball Team
While no local high school team won postseason hardware and only one finished above .500, there were plenty of individual accomplishments on the basketball court this winter. Here’s a look…
Read MoreAll-Local Girls Basketball Team
Led by an all-stater, the Republic-Times All-Local Girls Basketball Team features several multi-sport athletes who have accomplished great things for their respective schools. Here’s the All-Local Girls Basketball Team for…
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