Business
Oak Hill a concern in county audit
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board featured a good audit review and good news about the Monroe County Jail expansion but uncertainty about the future of the Oak Hill…
Read MoreColumbia senior facility sued
A lawsuit was filed in Monroe County Circuit Court alleging violation of the Nursing Home Care Act by BRIA of Columbia, 253 Bradington Drive. In the suit, Rick Davis, as…
Read MoreDisaster assistance for farmers
Agricultural operations in Illinois have been impacted by recent tornadoes, high winds and flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and…
Read MoreBudnick acquires KC company
Budnick Converting, a specialty tape and foam materials converter located in Columbia, announced effective July 1 the asset purchase of Evans EVCO, a privately held materials fabricator and distributor headquartered…
Read MoreNew leader for Historic Main Street Columbia
The Historic Main Street Columbia Association recently announced that Amanda Wagner has officially taken on the role of executive director. Wagner owns a business in Columbia and participates in vendor…
Read MorePutting heart into homes
A Millstadt woman with a long history in the remodeling industry recently began her own business, offering home improvement and design opportunities with a local, personal touch. Karen Lawlor, owner…
Read MoreSummer cookout costs climb
The cost of a summer cookout continues to climb with inflation and supply chain disruptions driving grocery store prices. American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual marketbasket survey reported an Independence Day…
Read MoreCorn acres down, soybean acres up
By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek A challenging planting season apparently didn’t stop U.S. farmers from seeding a hefty amount of corn and soybeans, according to USDA’s much-anticipated June acreage report released…
Read MoreConcerns over grain terminal buy
Lawmakers have raised concerns over the recent acquisition of a Cahokia grain terminal by COFCO International Ltd, a Chinese state-run company. U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) and Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield)…
Read MoreR-T print rates rising July 1
Starting July 1, The Republic-Times newspaper will raise its print subscription rates to $40 per year in-county and $48 out-of-county. The reason for this increase is directly related to a…
Read MoreFarmers brace for break-even year
In a sharp departure from last year’s drought, Monroe County farmers dealt with more-than-desired rain over the past month, though other factors could have them just hoping to break even…
Read MoreCoffee Pot pours in Columbia
A mobile coffee shop with a home in Freeburg welcomed guests into its new Columbia brick-and-mortar location Saturday, providing a range of staple and seasonal drinks for folks looking to…
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