Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Girl Scout alum captures history
American scouting has a history now dating back over a century, with countless young boys and girls learning leadership as well as a myriad of other skills thanks to their…
Read MoreEV charging coming to Monroe County
Two hotels in Monroe County were chosen among 87 locations throughout Illinois for electric vehicle charging ports as part of grant funding. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5-31-23
(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…
Read MoreTake your party back, please | Ott Observations
My very first letter to the Republic-Times was an appeal to my Republican neighbors after the 2020 election. I’d like to make another appeal. Please restore the Republican Party back…
Read MoreThe Great Bus Tirade | Mark’s Remarks
When I start thinking about how disrespectful and silly kids can be at school, and when I get to the almost nth degree of crazy, I think the Lord whispers…
Read MoreBear sighting in Randolph County
On Saturday at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible bear sighting (pictured) approximately two miles south of Evansville. After further investigation, police determined…
Read MoreMonday crash on I-255 near Columbia
Columbia EMS and fire department personnel assisted the Missouri Highway Patrol in responding early Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash on I-255 eastbound just on the Illinois side of the…
Read MoreHawks survive in state semifinal
It came down to the wire, but the Gibault Catholic High School baseball team survived in Friday’s IHSA Class 1A state semifinal contest against Goreville, winning 7-6 to advance to…
Read MoreEagles fall just short of state title
As the late, great Yogi Berra once said: “It was déjà vu all over again.” The Columbia High School baseball squad made a return trip to Peoria for the IHSA…
Read MoreInjury crash in Waterloo
Two were injured in a Wednesday morning crash on Route 3 at the northern edge of Waterloo. Waterloo police said that shortly before 9:40 a.m., a 2016 Lexus RX driven…
Read MoreConvicted murderer arrested again
A former Waterloo resident previously convicted of second degree murder is in hot water again following a recent incident in Randolph County. Kodi Lafore, 28, formerly of Waterloo but now…
Read MoreThursday crash near Dupo
Emergency personnel responded about 10 a.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash with possible injuries on Route 3 at Stolle Road near Dupo. Responding agencies included the Prairie du Pont Fire…
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