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G.C. Potterfield Trucking sees three trucks lost in late night fire

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated 6 hrs ago

The Monroe City Fire Department (M.C.F.D.) responded to a vehicle fire on Saturday evening. Upon arrival, the M.C.F.D. noted there were two semi-trucks on fire, with a third beginning to catch fire, in the G.C. Potterfield Trucking parking lot, located off of County Line Road.

G.C. Potterfield Trucking sees three trucks lost in late night fire

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated 6 hrs ago

Panthers exhibit right moves for Homecoming win over Centralia

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated Feb 17, 2021

Although homecoming played a different beat this year, cancelling the traditional school dance, Monroe City still found the right moves for victory. The Panthers hosted Centralia for their basketball homecoming on February 12. The ole Black and Gold invited the opposing Panthers to their hom…

Monroe County Blow Cancer Away fundraiser increases with donations

Monroe County Blow Cancer Away fundraiser increases with donations

Mandi Kindhart-White
Mar 6, 2019

On March 2, the Madison High School Gym was filled with Monroe County Cancer Supporters and residents for the ninth annual Blow Cancer Away Fundraiser. The event is scheduled each year rotating between Madison, Paris and Monroe City. This year the event brought more items up for bid than the…

Spalding’s celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated Nov 4, 2020

Daniel and Marsha (Talbott) Spalding will soon be celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They were joined in marriage on November 7, 1970 by Fr. Richard Hunkins at Holy Rosary Church in Monroe City. Attendants of the bride and groom were Monica (Talbott) King and Glen Yager. A dinne…

Mt. Airy annual fish fry to be held September 7

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated Sep 2, 2020

Mt Airy will be hosting their annual fish fry on Monday, Sept. 7th at their church. A good will donation will be accepted. The food and fellowship are fabulous, and, as they have for years generously donated their proceeds to Monroe County Cancer Supporters Patient assistance fund. The meal …

Video Game Industry Helps Florida Flourish

22 hrs ago

(NAPSI)—The Sunshine State is in the spotlight for its economic impact from the video game industry. Statistics Suggest Bright FutureA new study by Entertainment Software Association (ESA), shows the video game industry in Florida generates $2.7 billion in annual economic output, either thro…

Monroe County Cancer Supporters sees support despite freezing temperatures

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated Feb 17, 2021

The Just As I Am Cowboy Church, in spite of horrible cold, slick roads and a global pandemic held their Valentine’s Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction on February 13. The youth followed that with a pancake and sausage breakfast Sunday, February 14. Mary McGee reports that the efforts raised $2… Read more