Challenges for strawberry crop
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Weather conditions and disease have created hurdles for Illinois strawberry producers this season. Austin Flamm with Flamm Orchards in Union County said their struggles began early…
Read MoreWHS freshman baseball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School freshman baseball squad coached by Brian Smith. The young Bulldogs finished with a 17-1 record on the season. Pictured,…
Read MoreEmily Richardson | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Gibault Catholic High School soccer standout Emily Richardson. The recent graduate led the Hawks in scoring this past season with 22 goals and…
Read MoreAn all-state softball 6-pack
The Illinois Coaches Association recently announced its all-state high school softball teams following the spring season, with six local athletes receiving recognition. In Class 3A, Waterloo High School juniors Aiden…
Read MoreAll-State soccer kudos for Mathews
The Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association recently announced its all-state and all-sectional teams following the recent girls soccer season, and it’s no surprise that several local players were listed. …
Read MoreMon-Clair teams maintain focus
The Millstadt Green Machine churned out three more wins while the Valmeyer Lakers won two of three contests in recent Mon-Clair League baseball action. Millstadt (10-1) won all three of…
Read MoreNobbe caps off WHS tennis career
Waterloo High School tennis standout Patrick Nobbe made the most of his third straight trip to the state tourney held recently near Chicago. Nobbe advanced to the second round of…
Read MorePiranhas dive into swim season
The Waterloo Piranhas summer swim team opened its 52nd annual season with a pair of recent victories. On June 7, the 2024 Kaskaskia Conference champion Piranhas kicked off their season…
Read MoreTake a swing at Iron Eagle
Monroe County has plenty of options for golfers, but for folks looking to beat the heat while still getting some time on the green this summer, a virtual golfing option…
Read MoreTourney success for Lead Heads
The Waterloo Lead Heads youth shooting program competed in the U.S. Open in conjunction with the Southern Illinois Youth Shooting Sports Association tournament held May 28 through June 1 in…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | June 2-6, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreReal leadership | Ott Observations
Recently there was a Letter to the Editor written by Sister Marcia Kruse. She witnessed the funeral of Pope Francis and was moved to describe the many characteristics of leadership…
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