Posts Tagged ‘62298’
County forms ambulance committee
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board focused on a committee being formed to review a proposal by Red Bud Regional Hospital and its parent company, Community Health Systems, to…
Read MoreSchneider’s celebrating 50 years in business
Schneider’s Quality Meats is celebrating 50 years of business in Monroe County. The business began in 1966 when Clayton and Jeannette Schneider opened the doors of a family store in…
Read MoreA face to the name of a fallen soldier
Native son Lewis Koch left his home in New Hanover to serve in the U.S. Army in World War II, one of 16 million Americans who made similar journeys. But…
Read MoreBulldogs edge Eagles in walk-off thriller
In a rematch of last year’s thrilling regional final won by Waterloo in walk-off fashion, the Bulldogs did it again to their cross-county rival on Friday. After watching Columbia take…
Read MoreFormer Waterloo resident guilty of federal gun charge
A former Waterloo resident entered a guilty plea in federal court this week on a firearms possession charge. Joshua J. Doty, 28, of Marissa, pled guilty to possession of a…
Read MoreLanghans leaving Columbia with lasting memories
For 56 years, Ron Langhans has been serving the Columbia community. Whether as the owner of Ron’s Pharmacy — now Khoury Pharmacy — or as a school board member for…
Read MoreRoute 3 work nearing completion
Work is progressing on the widening of Route 3 and other highway improvements in Waterloo as the project remains on schedule to be completed by the end of this year.…
Read MoreMan injured in tractor rollover near Waterloo
A man is recovering from broken bones and other injuries sustained when the tractor he was driving in the 3600 block of State Route 156 near Trout Camp Road just…
Read MoreMonroe County among healthiest in the state
Monroe County ranks as the third healthiest county in Illinois, according to a recent study. The County Health Rankings are produced by the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute and…
Read MoreSpring Sports Preview in this week’s R-T
The 2016 Republic-Times Spring Sports Preview hits news stands on March 23. In it, you’ll find preview stories, including information and insights from coaches, as well as schedules and team…
Read MoreLocal police catch Missouri robbers
Four suspects in a Missouri robbery were apprehended in Columbia late Wednesday morning after they fled across the river in a stolen car and abandoned it in the Columbia Lakes…
Read MoreHigh turnout for primary election
Nearly half of Monroe County’s registered voters showed up at the polls Tuesday for the primary election, which determined five local races of interest and two important school tax measures.…
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