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City Council make mowing bid decisions

Mandi Kindhart-White
18 hrs ago

The Monroe City Board of Alderman met in regular session on February 18 in the city council chambers at City Hall. Several citizens were in attendance, both in person and online. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerry Potterfield leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members in att…

City Council make mowing bid decisions

Mandi Kindhart-White
18 hrs ago

Panthers win CCC Title

Mandi Kindhart-White
10 hrs ago

The Monroe City Panthers earned the title of being the Clarence Cannon Conference Champions against Macon on February 19 and ended the last Conference game undefeated on February 20 against Highland. The Panthers ended their regular season with 22 wins and only 2 losses against teams playing…

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 …

New blood test poised to change how cancer is found

Brandpoint (BPT)
Updated 1 hr ago

(BPT) - Rare is the person who hasn't been impacted by cancer in some way. Maybe it's your parent fighting for their life. Perhaps it's a friend going through a difficult treatment. It could be a neighbor or colleague who was recently diagnosed and who now faces complex decisions.

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