Posts Tagged ‘monroe county’
Flash Flood Warning in Monroe County
A Flash Flood Warning was issued early Monday morning until 11 a.m. for Monroe County due to heavy amounts of rainfall received this weekend. Be alert for standing water on…
Read MoreIDOT explains local roundabout decision
A new roundabout being constructed on Route 156 at Lakeview Drive just west of Route 3 in Waterloo has scarcely escaped the notice of motorists in the community over recent…
Read MoreStorms wreak havoc across the area
A quick-moving storm darkened Monroe County skies about 3 p.m. Wednesday, with straight-line wind gusts up to 70 mph not far behind. Police and emergency management workers were kept busy as the…
Read MoreMonroe County 1920-1940: the gathering storm
(This is the next monthly installment of our series looking into the 200-year history of Monroe County in honor of its Bicentennial. This article examines the years 1920 to 1940.)…
Read MoreRepublic-Times takes home state awards
Illinois Press Association awards were presented Friday in Springfield and the Republic-Times brought home several state honors. The newspaper won three first place plaques — two in editorial and one…
Read MoreFather, daughter charged with armed robbery
A Monroe County man and his daughter were apprehended Friday in Madison County following nearly a month on the run from an alleged armed robbery that occurred at Sunset Motel…
Read MoreSoftball teams striving for greatness
There are regional titles up for grabs for local high school softball squads as the season winds down. In Class 2A, Dupo (16-5) will play for a regional championship on…
Read MoreArea baseball teams keeping eyes on the prize
Two teams put themselves in position for regional titles and two others claimed conference supremacy in local high school baseball action this week. Kaskaskia Conference rivals Valmeyer and Dupo each…
Read MoreProperty tax assessments issued
The much-anticipated property tax assessment listings for Monroe County have been completed and are included in this week’s publication of the Republic-Times newspaper. The assessments were later than normal this…
Read MoreAction packed weekend of high school baseball
Local high school baseball teams crammed in a few games this weekend between raindrops with conference play looming. In a Friday evening showdown at GCS Ballpark in Sauget, the Gibault…
Read MoreBulldogs edge Eagles in walk-off thriller
In a rematch of last year’s thrilling regional final won by Waterloo in walk-off fashion, the Bulldogs did it again to their cross-county rival on Friday. After watching Columbia take…
Read MoreSpring Sports Preview in this week’s R-T
The 2016 Republic-Times Spring Sports Preview hits news stands on March 23. In it, you’ll find preview stories, including information and insights from coaches, as well as schedules and team…
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