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Popular Waterloo Walmart greeter passes away
The Waterloo Walmart sadly announces the passing of longtime greeter John Petraitis of Cahokia, who died yesterday at the age of 68. He had been employed at Walmart since 2005,…
Read MoreHow do they do it? Determining property taxes
Just as astronomers calculate the acceleration of the expansion of fringes of the universe, and economists develop models to project future business patterns and impacts, it falls to someone to…
Read MoreRuggeri is new HSMC director
The Humane Society of Monroe County will be headed by a face familiar to Monroe Countians and animal lovers alike. Debbie Ruggeri has been named its executive director. “I am…
Read MoreFishing pier for handicapped proposed at Lakeview
Although cerebral palsy confines 18-year-old Chris Douglas of Waterloo to a wheelchair, it doesn’t stop him from enjoying one of his favorite activities. “He just loves to fish,” said his…
Read MoreMillstadt VFW leads the way in the Mon-Clair League
Loaded with local talent that grew up playing ball in Millstadt, the VFW’s Mon-Clair League baseball team kept on pace this weekend with 9-1 and 6-1 victories over the Edwardsville…
Read MorePorta Westfalica Festival in Waterloo
It was a gorgeous night in downtown Waterloo as the community came out in large numbers to celebrate the annual Porta Westfalica Festival, and the Republic-Times was there to capture…
Read More2013 Spring Awards Edition
The Republic-Times 2013 Spring Awards Edition hit news stands Wednesday. In the inaugural year of the Republic-Times All-Local Team, the R-T unveils its last class of All-Local teams for the…
Read MoreRoute 3 improvement project plans solidify
The much anticipated Route 3 improvement project in Waterloo appears to be very close to starting up. Waterloo Director of Public Works Tim Birk told the Waterloo City Council on…
Read MoreLocal FFA members shine again at state level
For the third year in a row, an FFA student from Monroe County has earned the prestigious honor of being named a state FFA officer. This year, Joe Heavner of…
Read MoreColumbia city clerk criticized by former officeholder
Former Columbia City Clerk Wes Hoeffken had some words of criticism to share with the Columbia City Council on Monday night regarding the workings of current city clerk Ron Colyer’s…
Read MoreKretchmer, Wittenbrink are Republic-Times Athletes of the Year
In today’s world of youth sports, it has become less common for an athlete to end their high school career playing multiple sports. Even less common is playing sports in…
Read MoreR-T awarded Best Website, takes home other state awards
The Republic-Times newspaper, covering Monroe County and surrounding areas since 1890, won a handful of state awards this week. The Illinois Press Association handed out hardware for its Excellence in…
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