Posts Tagged ‘62298’
Rural Christmas tree farm last one in county
Tucked back off Route 156 near Valmeyer sits Ivy Lane Tree Farm, a family-owned operation where visitors can choose from a variety of Christmas trees spread out over many acres.…
Read MoreNew book on local history of stagecoaches
Following in his path of popular previously written historical works, local author Nelson William Rex has just released a new book on stagecoaches in Monroe County. The book, which details…
Read MoreLocals react to state pension reform law
Last Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois General Assembly approved an overhaul of the state government worker pension system. The House of Representatives voted 62-53 to approve the measure, and the Senate…
Read MoreWaterloo set to name new superintendent
The Waterloo Board of Education has held closed session meetings over the past month to narrow down the field for a successor to retiring superintendent Jim Helton. Helton will retire…
Read MoreRogers Elementary briefly put on lockdown
Rogers Elementary School in Waterloo was briefly put on lockdown around 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, as a precaution due to information regarding spousal conflict off campus, Waterloo superintendent Jim Helton…
Read MoreThe R-T Winter Sports Preview hits stands Wednesday
The 2013-14 Republic-Times Winter Sports Preview hits stands Dec. 4, including: preview stories, schedules and team photos. Below are a sample of the preview stories you can catch in this…
Read MoreNew coalition envisions safer, healthier community
With an announcement of staggering countywide statistics, the Monroe County Coalition opened its second meeting Monday night at the YMCA. Monroe County Coroner Vicki Koerber started off the meeting by…
Read MoreWaterloo offers unique new battery disposal option
The city of Waterloo has made the process of recycling old batteries go from negative to positive with the installation of a new drop box next to City Hall. Until…
Read MoreCounty OKs annual budget
The Monroe County Board met in a special session Wednesday afternoon to discuss and approve its 2014 budget. James Schmersahl, a certified public accountant who analyzed the budget for the…
Read MoreMonday is the deadline to file for public office
Monday, Nov. 25, was the first day to file candidate petitions for next year’s elections. The deadline to file for political office is Monday, Dec. 2. Last Monday, the following…
Read MoreToday is Small Business Saturday
The Republic-Times would like to thank all of the local businesses that help support the paper all year round. By shopping local, you help support local business, local people and…
Read MoreBoys basketball action tips off with turkey tourneys
The boys high school basketball season is in full swing following the tip-off of area Thanksgiving tournaments. Waterloo, which is hosting its own round robin tourney, played Edwardsville last Tuesday…
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