Smithton ‘Smok’n’ for good
The Smithton Fire Company is hosting its 13th annual BBQ competition fundraiser this weekend, and they’re inviting the public to come out and enjoy good food and good music all…
Read MoreValmeyer Road plans unclear
While a bid was awarded for the second phase of a Centerville Road reconstruction project during the May 19 meeting of the Columbia City Council, the city has not yet…
Read MoreColumbia talks end of school
The May 15 meeting of the Columbia School Board featured developments in the district’s English Language Arts curriculum, various end-of-year concerns, a charming presentation from a group of Parkview Elementary…
Read More‘Equipment ROADeo’ in Waterloo
he City of Waterloo kicked off National Public Works Week on May 19 with a special luncheon and an “Equipment ROADeo” to honor its public works team. As part of…
Read MoreCounties seek superintendent replacement
Due to the retirement announcement by Kelton Davis, a vacancy will be created in the office of Regional Superintendent of Schools for Monroe and Randolph Counties effective July 1, 2025.…
Read MoreA bright option for sheep farmers
By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Sunshine might help increase sheep populations in Illinois, according to an Ohio sheep producer. Camren Maierle, an American Lamb Board member, showed Illinois sheep producers photos…
Read MoreElectric price spike for some
Ameren Illinois customers will see higher prices on their electric bills in June. Ameren told Capitol News Illinois its customers can expect an 18-22 percent increase in their monthly bill,…
Read MoreGibault girls soccer | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Gibault Catholic High School girls soccer squad. The Hawks enjoyed their first winning season since 2019, finishing with an overall record of…
Read MorePatrick Nobbe | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School tennis standout Patrick Nobbe. The senior placed second in singles at the Class 1A Triad Sectional over the weekend to…
Read MoreA Bulldogs baseball coaching bond
Two bitter high school baseball rivals have met on the diamond for decades with the same fiery field generals guiding them into battle. While both Waterloo and Highland will still…
Read MoreBoys tracksters heading to state
Local high school boys track athletes competed in sectionals last week, with several qualifying for state. At the Class 2A Mascoutah Sectional last Wednesday, Waterloo’s Chris Pete was the sectional…
Read MoreCHS, WHS girls soccer kicking on
All three local high school girls soccer squads captured regional titles last week, continuing a tradition of success in the sport for Monroe County. Columbia (22-2-3) easily captured another Class…
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