Posts Tagged ‘monroe county’
Woman plans parrot sanctuary in county
Several months ago, Monica VanPelt of Columbia brought home an Eclectus parrot — a bird that can live beyond 50 years — and instantly fell in love. “She stole my…
Read MoreWaterloo man gets prison for sex abuse, child porn
A Waterloo man was sentenced this week in Monroe County to more than three years in prison for child pornography. His sentence will run concurrently with a Sept. 22 sentence…
Read MoreElection preview in this week’s paper
For a full preview of local and regional races in next week’s general election, pick up a copy of this week’s Republic-Times. The paper includes candidate profiles for all local…
Read MoreWomen caught using counterfeit money in Monroe County
Two women were charged with multiple counts of felony forgery after police say they used counterfeit $10 and $20 bills to make purchases at various businesses in Columbia and Waterloo…
Read MoreGibault tops Althoff for sectional crown
The Gibault soccer team defeated Catholic school rival Althoff on Friday night, 1-0, to claim a Class 1A sectional championship. Following a scoreless first half of action at Oerter Park…
Read MoreBulldogs, Eagles set for soccer showdown
It’s the soccer match all of Monroe County wants to see. Defending Class 2A state champion Waterloo will battle cross-county rival Columbia — the 2014 Class 1A state champ —…
Read MoreSingle-vehicle accident near fairgrounds
The Waterloo Fire Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded to a single-vehicle crash at Route 156 at Fountain Creek Ridge Lane at about 4 p.m. Wednesday,…
Read MoreO’Fallon man accused of soliciting minors
An 84-year-old man charged this week in St. Clair County with attempting to meet with a young girl faces a similar charge in Monroe County stemming from an incident that…
Read MoreRoad work on I-255 begins this weekend
Interstate 255 in St. Clair and Monroe counties will be restricted from three lanes to one lane during the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 15.…
Read MoreForum brings candidates out to shine
The 2016 Meet the Candidates Election Forum is in the books, and the approximately 150 Monroe Countians who attended the event at Waterloo High School or watched the live feed…
Read MorePublic meeting Oct. 12 on proposed new I-255 interchange
A public meeting is set for Wednesday evening, Oct. 12, to gather input on a proposed new Interstate 255 interchange near Imbs Station Road in Dupo. The meeting will take…
Read MoreCandidate forum is Thursday night
The public is invited to attend a “Meet the Candidates” election forum set for this Thursday, Oct. 6, in the Waterloo High School auditorium. The forum, which starts at 7…
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