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Nice ring to America 250
Residents of Monroe County joined countless other Americans throughout the country Thursday as they marked the start of not only the new year but also the nation’s 250th anniversary. Events…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2026
There was no shortage of news in Monroe County and the surrounding areas in 2025, and 2026 is shaping up to provide plenty of newsworthy happenings in the community, local…
Read MoreBaby Jesus stolen again
A Waterloo church was once again without the “reason for the season” this Christmas. Immanuel Lutheran Church at 522 S. Church Street reported a baby Jesus figurine missing last year…
Read MoreNew Year’s blaze at Red Bud farm
By COREY SAATHOFF & ANDREW UNVERFERTH For the Republic-Times The new year did not start off so well for a family farm near Red Bud. Multiple departments responded shortly before…
Read More2025 Year in Review
January The City of Waterloo announced the opening of its new water treatment facility in late December. The new city service was described as a comprehensive infrastructure project that also…
Read MoreWeilbacher retires from KRPD
The Kaskaskia Regional Port District has changed a great deal in the past 15 years, increasing tonnage and traffic drastically and cementing itself as both a core part of the…
Read MoreNew year, new laws
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers passed over 460 new laws. Courtesy of Capitol News Illinois and illinoislegalaid.org, below are several key laws going into effect in 2026. Unless otherwise noted, these…
Read MoreBaby Jesus stolen again from Waterloo church
A Waterloo church is once again missing the “reason for the season” this Christmas. Immanuel Lutheran Church at 522 S. Church Street reported a baby Jesus figurine missing last year…
Read MoreHoliday hoops galore for locals
The annual Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament opened late Saturday morning at Columbia High School, and the host squad looked to close it out Monday night with the top trophy. The Eagles…
Read MoreTransit bill creates uncertainty
Some in Southern Illinois are accusing state legislators of taking the low road in a new bill that diverts money from the shared construction accounts to a public transit initiative…
Read MoreHawks alumni spread holiday cheer
A group of graduates from Gibault Catholic High School recently banded together to share their vocal talents with the community, enjoying memories from school and celebrating the season. Composed of…
Read MoreCamp Wartburg director bids adieu
Camp Wartburg is a beloved fixture in rural Monroe County, having served as a place for faith, fun and countless other purposes for thousands of area youth over the years.…
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