Posts Tagged ‘republic-times’
R-T wins top state honor
The Republic-Times, a weekly publication covering Monroe County and surrounding areas since 1890, was awarded a top state honor on Friday. The Illinois Press Association hosted its annual conference last…
Read MoreUnverferth joins R-T staff
Red Bud native Andrew Unverferth has joined the Republic-Times staff as the newspaper’s lead reporter. Unverferth, a 2018 Gibault Catholic High School graduate, recently earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism…
Read MoreR-T wins state awards
The Republic-Times, covering Monroe County and surrounding areas since 1890, was announced last week as the winner of several first place awards in its division from the Illinois Press Association…
Read MorePaper shortage due to ‘perfect storm’
From increased prices to expanding lead times on projects, a paper shortage is proving to have widespread effects on many who rely on the now coveted material. Yet, the issues…
Read MoreHistory digitized at Waterloo library
For patrons of Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo, most of the post-Civil War history of Monroe County is now just a click away. The library and Newspapers.com have completed a project…
Read MoreR-T absorbs Independent
The Monroe County Independent announced Wednesday that it has been sold and turned over to the Republic-Times, ceasing publication after 20 years. “I am leaving the local news coverage in very good hands,”…
Read MoreR-T wins top SIEA honors
Following news earlier this year of multiple Illinois Press Association awards, the Republic-Times learned this week that it won the top award in its division for this year’s Southern Illinois…
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