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County talks dispatching, EMS, warrants
The Monroe County Board met in regular session Monday morning and passed several items relating to county dispatch, emergency medical services and search warrant protocol. The first item approved was…
Read MoreWoman dies in Waterloo house fire
A Waterloo woman died in an early Sunday afternoon house fire, leaving family members to praise her warmth and kindness. The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 1 p.m. for…
Read MoreDog decision draws debate
A social media plea over the weekend to save a dog from being euthanized has gained traction and led to many questions as to why Monroe County’s “no-kill” shelter would…
Read MoreRural railroad crossing concerns raised
Just west of Maeystown at the rural intersection of Bluff and Outlet roads, a stretch of railroad has already seen three separate crashes this year. Monroe County Engineer Aaron Metzger…
Read MoreVideo gambling totals rise
Following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown, video gambling in Monroe County is now seemingly bigger than ever before. Based on data from the Illinois Gaming…
Read MoreBuds, Lakers to battle for title
The stage is set for a classic championship series this weekend at Borsch Park in Valmeyer, as the Waterloo Buds and Valmeyer Lakers will battle for Mon-Clair League supremacy. It’s…
Read MoreFair makes hay in 75th year
The Monroe County Fair concluded Sunday night with a lengthy fireworks display to send off its 75th year with a bang. It was another good year for the fair, according…
Read MoreKidney recipient on the mend
Samantha Perkins was recently able to get a kidney transplant after nearly a year of waiting, but her kidney troubles began six and a half years ago. It all started…
Read MoreColumbia Woman’s Club hits century mark
By EDEN STRATTON For the Republic-Times There are few groups in Southern Illinois that carry as long a history as the Columbia Woman’s Club. A group founded and supported by…
Read MoreROE moving to Red Bud
The Regional Office of Education for Monroe and Randolph Counties is currently in the process of purchasing a new office space in Red Bud. According to Regional Superintendent of Schools…
Read MoreMonroe County dispatchers honored
During Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board, three members of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department dispatching team were recognized for outstanding performance and professionalism in handling two separate calls…
Read MoreAnother exciting demo derby
Another capacity crowd filled the grandstands of the main arena Friday night for the annual Monroe County Fair Demo Derby in Waterloo. Even with an additional 1,000 seats this year,…
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