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Ice leads to power outages, but few other problems
While it made for spectacular winter scenery, an ice storm predicted for the region fortunately failed to rear its ugly head. An icy freeze out shut down most activities throughout…
Read MoreMaeystown connecting with Fountain Water District
Maeystown signed a contract with Fountain Water District last week to supply its residents with water, seemingly putting an end to a years-long dilemma involving the rural Monroe County village’s…
Read MoreGarage fire in Maeystown
The Maeystown, Valmeyer and Prairie du Rocher fire departments responded shortly after 6:30 a.m. Saturday to a fully involved fire to a large detached garage located behind St. John United…
Read MoreMaeystown Fruehlingsfest still on despite flooding
The popular annual Fruehlingsfest antique, craft and garden show will take place Sunday despite flooding that occurred Saturday night in Maeystown due to heavy rains. The Maeystown Fire Department was…
Read MoreMaeystown still tackling water issues
As residents of Flint, Mich., continue to deal with the effects of a poorly managed water contamination crisis that has allowed lead to leach into the city’s drinking water for…
Read MoreGerman visitors reinforce Maeystown’s origins
A group of six citizens of Bellheim, Germany visited heavily German influenced Maeystown over the weekend to strengthen ties between the two villages. The flow has been both ways in…
Read MoreCannabis plants found in county corn field
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department reported on Saturday that three large cannabis plants were seized from a “grow site” discovered in a corn field located in the area of Maeystown…
Read MoreMaeystown man is jack of all trades
When the Republic-Times visited Earl and Kathy Fitch’s home near Maeystown, we thought it was to discuss hot rod cars. Instead, as we sat in one of his large garages…
Read MoreArrests in burglary to shed at Maeystown park
Two have been charged in connection with a burglary that occurred early Thursday inside a shed at the Maeystown Civic Association park, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Jesse…
Read MoreBoil order issued following water main break
The Fountain Water District, which serves rural Monroe County homes, reported a water line break in its system at about 9 a.m. Thursday. The break occurred on KK Road east…
Read MoreBusy Saturday for local fire departments
Waterloo, Columbia, Red Bud, Maeystown and Valmeyer Fire Departments responded to several active field fires across Mounrow County Saturday into Sunday. Due to the dry and windy conditions Saturday, multiple…
Read MoreMaeystown, Valmeyer fire departments receive grant
The Maeystown and Valmeyer fire departments were among 193 fire departments across Illinois to receive state grant funding for equipment. Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis…
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