New year, new laws

By now, almost everyone in Illinois has heard that Jan. 1 will mark the beginning of a significant change in the state’s criminal justice system – the elimination of cash…

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Hunter falls from deer stand

The Maeystown Fire Department, Monroe County EMS and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of 4200 Heller Drive in Fults about 4 p.m. Friday after a male hunter…

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Changes to deer hunting season

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Marc Miller announced changes last week to the 2014-15 deer hunting season, including the removal of 20 additional counties from the late-winter season and…

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The Republic-Times 2013 Deer Contest

Congrats to Drew McEntire, the winner of the Republic-Times Deer Photo Contest. McEntire, with 87 “likes” for his photo, wins a Schneider’s gift certificate. Thank you to all that participated! Deer Contest…

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