Posts Tagged ‘monroe county’
Small earthquake near Valmeyer
An earthquake was felt in Monroe County on Saturday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey measured a 2.4 earthquake just southwest of Valmeyer at 6 p.m.Reports of the quake came from…
Read MoreLook alive in 2025
As folks scramble to replace their outdated calendars, there’s plenty of news big and small to anticipate going into the new year, from election developments to construction projects throughout the…
Read MoreAn Epiphany progressive dinner | Taste Buds
The Christmas holiday season for many Christians concludes with marking the Epiphany — the Magi’s visit to baby Jesus. All around the world, people celebrate the Epiphany in different ways.…
Read MoreWinter Sports Preview now available
Pick up a copy of the Dec. 4 issue of the Republic-Times newspaper for a preview of local high school winter sports teams. Our Winter Sports Preview includes Waterloo, Gibault,…
Read More‘Very heavy’ voter turnout in Monroe County
As expected, voter turnout is “very heavy” for Tuesday’s general election in Monroe County. “My election team is processing over 1,000 voters per hour,” Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean said…
Read MoreMinor flooding issues due to heavy rain
Monroe County and surrounding areas were inundated with rain Sunday night into Tuesday morning, but fortunately only minor flooding issues were being reported. The region received more than five inches…
Read MoreOak Hill sued following death
Janet Walsh, individually and as special administrator of the estate of the late Cletus Whelan, has sued Monroe County – doing business as the Oak Hill and Evergreen Pointe senior…
Read MoreTaste Buds | More than a recipe
An online column by Vivanda Felice and Pipa Benoit, pseudonyms for two Monroe County foodies dedicated to supporting and highlighting local food spirit and culture Community cookbooks seem abundant throughout…
Read MoreBulldogs win heartfelt rivalry game
The theme of the Columbia High School band’s halftime show Friday night was “Come Together” by The Beatles, and that’s just what two Monroe County communities did for their annual…
Read MoreVehicle hauler fire near Red Bud
The Waterloo and Red Bud fire departments responded shortly after 2:30 p.m. Friday to a fully engulfed vehicle hauler in the 4800 block of Route 3 near LL Road in…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 8-14-24
(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 MoreISP cites several for underage alcohol sales
Illinois State Police announced the results of alcohol countermeasure enforcement surveillance at various establishments in Monroe County on May 9, which resulted in 16 of 50 total locations selling alcohol to minors.…
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