Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
PDR superintendent saga continues
The ongoing matter of a recently hired superintendent who was suspended shortly after the start of the school year was the topic of recent meetings for the Prairie du Rocher…
Read MoreWheat crop looks promising
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Many Illinois wheat fields, some now covered in snow, looked good heading into winter and the onset of dormancy. The climatological winter began Dec. 1, while…
Read MoreCover crop discount program
Illinois farmers who planted cover crops this fall can once again earn a break on next year’s crop insurance premiums through the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Fall Covers for Spring…
Read MoreHoliday tourneys for boys hoops
‘Tis the season for holiday boys basketball tournaments this Christmas weekend. The annual Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament tips off Saturday at Columbia High School, featuring the host Eagles along with Waterloo,…
Read MoreAll-Local Boys Soccer Team
The Monroe County high school boys soccer scene featured a state champion team from Columbia and a regional title from Waterloo in addition to several individual highlights. Here’s the Republic-Times…
Read MoreEagles win Candy Cane Classic
The Columbia High School girls basketball squad captured this year’s Candy Cane Classic trophy and will look to win another tournament in Waterloo this holiday weekend. The Eagles (7-5) downed…
Read MoreColumbia bar owner in hot water
A Columbia businessman remains in Monroe County Jail following his alleged threat to kill a police officer. Charges were filed last week in Monroe County Circuit Court against Steven B.…
Read MoreSeeing old friends | Mark’s Remarks
You guys, I totally got all emotional and upset when I watched the reunion show for the cast of “Everybody Loves Raymond.” As soon as Ray walked on stage,…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Dec. 8-12, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 12-17-25
(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…
Read MoreCharges filed in Dec. 16 crash near Hecker
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 6:15 p.m. Dec. 16 to what was initially believed to be a one-vehicle rollover on Route 159 at Roscow Road just south of Hecker. Hecker…
Read MoreSearch underway near Dupo
Multiple agencies are involved in the search for a man who ran from police late Thursday night at the north end of Dupo in St. Clair County. At about 11:50…
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