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Duck Commander’s son Alan Robertson to be keynote speaker at Heartland Homecoming, September 25

Mandi Kindhart-White
6 hrs ago

The Heartland Community is hosting a Homecoming to celebrate more than 26 years of seeing people find hope for their lives. The vision started with businessman and founder Charles Sharpe. Driving across his Missouri farmland one day, he thought, “This would be a good place for kids.” He was …

Duck Commander’s son Alan Robertson to be keynote speaker at Heartland Homecoming, September 25

Mandi Kindhart-White
6 hrs ago

MCHS Homecoming prepares to Win it All by hosting Palmyra under Friday night lights

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated Sep 22, 2021

The Monroe City High School (MCHS) will celebrate their football homecoming on September 24. This year’s Football Homecoming theme is “Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall; Monroe City Wins it All!” and will host the traditional Homecoming Parade Friday at 2 p.m., along with special festivities all …

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…

Card Shower Request for 100th Birthday

Mandi Kindhart-White
Sep 19, 2021

Robert (Bob) Blickhan, formerly of Indian Creek, will celebrate his 100th birthday with an Open House from 1 to 5 p.m. on September 26, at the K of C Hall in Quincy, IL.

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 …

The rise of Buy Online Pickup in Store

Brandpoint (BPT)
Sep 22, 2021

(BPT) - The U.S. honored small businesses across the country with National Small Business Week in September and will honor National Women’s Small Business Month in October. While these annual celebrations have been held for many years, some may argue small businesses deserve even more recogn…

Rep. Long Wishes Missouri Olympians Well in Summer Games

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated Jul 23, 2021

As the summer Olympics begin in Tokyo, Missouri Congressman Billy Long made the following statement congratulating the nine Missourians who will join Team USA in Japan. Read more

Panthers continue season undefeated; win 44-6 over Centralia

Mandi Kindhart-White
Sep 22, 2021

Monroe City traveled to Centralia on September 17. As the Panthers met the opposing team on the field, it was evident of Monroe City’s offensive and defensive advantage, winning 44-6 with a season record 4-0. Head Coach Kirby stated, “Our speed and athleticism has made an impact in all games… Read more