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August Yard of the Month

Mandi Kindhart-White
Sep 18, 2021

The yard of the month has been chosen by the garden club for the month of August. The residential winner was Juben and Amy Moss located at 203 Catherine Street. For the business category, General Veterinary Clinic, located along Main Street.

Council moves closer to starting sewer project

Mandi Kindhart-White
Sep 17, 2021

Mayor Jerry Potterfield signed approved paperwork by the City Council to start moving closer towards beginning the new sewer project on September 9 at the City Council meeting. The council opened the meeting with an Interim Bond Closing for the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Present was Mark…

Panthers continue undefeated; gain victory over South Shelby 48-8

Panthers continue undefeated; gain victory over South Shelby 48-8

Mandi Kindhart-White
Sep 15, 2021

The Monroe City Panthers hosted the South Shelby Cardinals for their first home game this season. The Panthers continued undefeated, claiming victory with a 48-8 winning score.

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 …

Smart Child Safety Ideas Help Protect Babies, Toddlers

Sep 18, 2021

(NewsUSA) - One challenge that all busy parents face is how to keep a baby or toddler away from problem areas in the home. This month is Baby Safety Month, and is an important reminder to parents to look for potentially unsafe areas in the home, while identifying smart solutions to protect t…

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

The Monroe City Cross Country team has opened up the season with success

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated Sep 14, 2021

The Monroe City Cross Country team has opened up the season with success. Head Coach Laura Mulvaney stated, “I’m really excited for this season. This is the largest team that we have had in Monroe City for cross country, so I’m excited to see how they work together and push themselves to bec… Read more