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Middle School Student swims past her competition
Monroe City Middle School student Emi Moss capped off the summer swim season with a dominant performance at the Great River Championship 2025. She won all of her individual events and placed in both relays, earning the meet’s top points award.

How Women Over 60 Are Lifting Heavy Weights And Reversing Aging
For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and picking up heavy weights instead.

DISTURBING NEWS: Felony Charges Detailed in Monroe City Child Sexual Assault Case
A bond hearing was held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Monroe County Courthouse, Paris for Stanley R.

All Aboard! Tickets Now on Sale for The Polar Express Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station
ST. LOUIS — If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to kick off the Christmas season, The Polar Express Train Ride at St.
State Releases July 2025 General Revenue Report
State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that 2026 fiscal year-to-date net general revenue collections increased 0.7 percent compared to July 2024, from $833.5 million last year to $839.0 million this year. GROSS COLLECTIONS BY TAX TYPE Individual income tax collections Increased 3.4 percent for the year, from $485.3 million last year to $501.6 million this year.
ASPEQ Hosts Back-to-School Drive-Thru Giveaway in Monroe City
MONROE CITY, Mo. — SPX Technologies, locally known as ASPEQ, is gearing up to support local families with a back-to-school drive-thru backpack giveaway—an event made possible by the generosity and teamwork of its employees.

Monroe City Moves Forward With Park Sales; Residents Raise Concerns
Monroe City Moves Forward with Park Sales, Sparking Community Concerns

Celebrating the Retirement of Carol Schoonover
The Paris Public Library in Paris, is bidding a fond farewell to a beloved member of its team, Carol Schoonover. After over seven years of dedicated service, Carol has officially retired from her position as Branch Manager the final day of July, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and community spirit that will not soon be forgotten.Carol's journey to the library was paved by a rich career in education.