Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Local tie to federal bank fraud case
A district judge sentenced a Georgia man to 70 months in federal prison this week after he admitted to leading a check cashing conspiracy that involved stealing the identities and…
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 MoreVeterans assistance comes to county
A veterans support movement with its origins dating from the end of the American Civil War received a boost at the beginning of 2024, and Monroe County is making plans…
Read MoreWater leak relief in Waterloo
In a good faith gesture, the City of Waterloo announced Monday night that some homeowners will be reimbursed for repairs made following certain types of water leaks that occurred throughout…
Read MoreSettlements reached in fatal DUI crash
Trevor Stawizynski and his family members listed as defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit and a related personal injury lawsuit have been removed from the suits following the acceptance of…
Read MoreReport warns of future energy shortfalls
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Illinois’ electric grids may soon face power shortages and further price increases as fossil fuel plants go offline and data centers fueling the rise…
Read MoreBoys basketball season bounces along
With a new calendar comes a heightened sense of urgency among local high school boys basketball squads. Gibault (5-10) opened 2026 with a loss at home Saturday evening to a…
Read MoreGirls hoopsters maintain focus
The high school girls basketball season is at its midway point, with local teams trying to either gather or maintain positive momentum for the home stretch. Columbia (11-5) is clicking…
Read MoreHockey rivals set to clash
Two local Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association teams will meet in a rivalry showdown set for this Thursday night in O’Fallon. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. for the Columbia…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 12-31-25
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
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