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County honors EMS as new ambulance goes into service
The Monroe County Board signed a proclamation designating the week of May 19-25 as “Emergency Medical Services Week”during its Monday meeting, recognizing the service of those at Monroe County EMS…
Read MoreLocal Clydesdale shatters national sale record
A local Clydesdale broke the record for highest price paid at the National Clydesdale Sale in Howe, Ind., on April 26. Mark, a 6-year-old gelding that Jim Poole of JFP…
Read MoreRare wildlife sightings
Take a look a these great shots of rare wildlife in Monroe County our readers sent in last week:
Read MoreThe Kaskaskia River: an economic engine
In the great fabric of federal government expenditures, $100,000 may be little more than pocket change. But that’s the critical amount the Kaskaskia Regional Port District received in 2012, in…
Read MoreColumbia wins Monroe County Softball Tournament
The Columbia High School softball squad dominated play Thursday to run away with the Monroe County Softball Tournament played at the Waterloo Sports Association fields. The Eagles easily won over…
Read MoreColumbia girl making prom dream come true
Columbia eighth grader Sara Stehlik is living up to her title of Miss Southern Sweetheart Outstanding Teen. Stehlik has stepped up to be a prom date in a unique situation.…
Read MoreColumbia School Board debates special ed program
The Columbia School Board on Thursday discussed whether or not to continue special education services through the Perandoe School District or looking into operating the district’s own program. Superintendent Gina…
Read MoreRepublic-Times wins SIEA honors
The Republic-Times newspaper, covering Monroe County and surrounding areas since 1890, received several awards Friday during the Southern Illinois Editorial Association “Better Newspaper” awards luncheon at Giant City Lodge in…
Read MoreWaterloo OKs fiscal year budget
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved its 2014-15 fiscal year budget with slightly less expenditures than the previous year. Estimated receipts are $30,681,191 and estimated expenditures are $30,185,793.…
Read MoreWaterloo native pushes wife through Boston Marathon
Waterloo native and marathon enthusiast Chris Benyo has run the Boston Marathon four times by himself, but none of them were as special to him as this year’s event. On…
Read MoreMyers, Tuttle are CHS prom royalty
The Columbia High School Prom took place Saturday at The Falls. This year’s theme was “Arabian Nights.” Cory Myers and Hollie Tuttle were crowned king and queen of this year’s…
Read MoreTornado watch issued for Monroe County
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch for multiple counties in the STL area, including Monroe County. The watch is effective this Monday afternoon and…
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