Weekly Challenge: Do the will of God everyday all day in your life. If you don’t know what that is take the time to learn it.
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The Monroe County Health Department is offering a weekly class at the health department to teach patrons how to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and type 2 diabetes.
Missouri has a new Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen and it’s Mallory Sublette of Palmyra. Sublette was crowned tonight in the Missouri Military Academy Gymnasium.
The North American population, which may be listed under the Endangered Species Act, is still plentiful, according to citizen science data.
Despite the challenges the pandemic presents, older adults can establish routines that allow them to stay active and practice good health every day.
Monroe City youth track meets are showing us our furter track stars. Track meet number four will be July fifth and will will start a five.
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The late Dennis Hancock was proud to be a member of the Monroe City community and a contributor to its better good. His 2015 death left a void, but family members, friends and volunteers are keeping his memory alive.
Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the Spring 2022 semester.
Quincy, IL – The Kroc Center is seeking vendors for the facility’s first Back-to-School Market. The event will take place Saturday, August 6, from 7am to noon. The Back-to-School Market is a marketplace specifically for selling children’s items. Event entry is just $1 for non-members. Kroc M…
NECAC Weatherization Specialist Tom Branham unloads air conditioners donated June 14 by Ameren Missouri and Cool Down St. Louis. NECAC received 95 units. They are available at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying elderly and disabled Ameren customers in NECAC’s service a…
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Loyd’s Gifts & Collectibles announces second location to open in Missouri
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July 2022 will mark the 125th anniversary of a unique experiment by the U.S. Army.
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The Monroe City Garden Club has been busy scanning the city and has chosen the “Yard of the Month” winners for the month of June.
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The Monroe City Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for new established and re-branded boutique, No Sugar Boutique, LLC.
The 50th Annual Pet Show, sponsored by F&M Bank and Trust Co., will be held in person this year at Central Park in Hannibal on July 1st. The categories are: Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Trick, Most Patriotic, and Most Unusual. This year the show, which had great success during the pandemic …
The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) may be able to help you with a one-time payment for your water and/or wastewater (sewer) bill from November - September. The maximum amount you could get is $750.00. LIHWAP can help with:
Caleb Sedmak, a Senior from Palmyra was named on the Dean’s List for Greenville University’s Spring 2022 semester. To qualify for the GU Dean’s List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Freshmen (0-29.5 credits) must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or abov…
NECAC Weatherization Specialist Tom Branham unloads air conditioners donated June 14 by Ameren Missouri and Cool Down St. Louis. NECAC received 95 units. They are available at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying elderly and disabled Ameren customers in NECAC’s servic…
SPRINGFIELD, MO (06/15/2022)-- Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list.
Monroe City LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) for Kids is hosting a local 5K run/walk at 7:30 am on the 4th of July.
Monroe City Lions Club is running their summer ball program again this summer. Lions club member Kevin O’Bryan said 250 kids came out for ball this summer and the Lions Club has 23 teams.
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MCR-1 Summer School students enjoy South Lake Fishing trip
A a recent PRCA rodeo Moscow Mills native and Granddaughter of Monroe City resident Mary Lou Dawson, took home the title of Miss Rodeo Missouri 2023. Danielle Williams is a senior at West Texas A&M in Canyon Texas majoring in agriculture communications and media. At the 3 day pageant, Da…
Monroe City will be kicking off their Fourth of July celebrations, Hometown Food & Music Festival. The events spark off on July 2 in St. Jude’s Park at 8 a.m. with gates opening with a flag presentation at 9 a.m. and a Parade will be at 10 a.m. on July 4 with a kids parade starting at…
The Chapter H PEO scholarship for 2022 was presented to Carly Youngblood, daughter of Steve and Dawn Youngblood. This scholarship, presented by Donna Long, President of Chapter H is given, each year, to a senior girl in the Monroe City R-1 High School who is going on to further her educatio…
Weekly Challenge: Do not overcommit yourself to tasks. Be secure in your ability to order your steps.
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Her natural facial expression always seems to convey warmth.
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John House, life-long resident of the Monroe City and the Hunnewell area, in April 2022, was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer. John lost his very short battle and passed away unexpectedly barely two weeks later, far too soon.
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On April 8, 2022, Melissa Hays, President of the Monroe City Task Force, provided the Lake Gazette with a glimpse into one of the biggest visions they hoped to accomplish for the community.
OATS Transit is open for regular transportation service. Please call the OATS Transit office at 600-415-0901 or 800-654-6287 to schedule a ride or find out about service in your area. You can also visit our website atwww.oatstransit.org and click on your county under the tab “Bus Schedules” …
Learning Opportunities/Quality Works (LOQW) would like to welcome our new board member, Jason Meininger, to our board of directors. Jason comes to the board with personal experience in the disability field as a family advocate. Jason works as a Mortgage Banker for New American Funding. He ha…
The VFW is collecting for their American Flag program. Your donation gets a flag positioned in front of your home or business for every Patriotic holiday for a full year. The local FFA takes care of setting the flags out. Every dollar collected goes back into the community. Please show them…
San Diego, CA – Nicole Henry, MBA, President of Nic Solves, San Diego, CA was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization, and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Henry, a recogni…
Monroe City LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) for Kids is hosting a local 5K run/walk at 7:30 am on the 4th of July.
Monroe City Lions Club is running their summer ball program again this summer. Lions club member Kevin O’Bryan said 250 kids came out for ball this summer and the Lions Club has 23 teams.
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA), a bipartisan bill that will improve ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other water resources infrastruc…
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Pastor Teri Maher of Rennselear started her day with a call about their church being on fire. Church members had called at 7:28 a.m. to tell her the news. Maher headed straight to the corner of Chestnut and Arch Street where she witnessed flames billowing out of the structure. “I was reli…
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Rhonda Woods McHargue of Fabulous Feet Dance Company completes 17 years of the dance company with annual end of year recital. Dance year 2021-22 saw dance education for more than 65 students who mastered 43 dance routines during the Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28 evening shows and 26 r…
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In the whimsical spirit of Mark Twain: about your visit to the Florida cemetery,
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R. Michael Fishman has been named president of Lakeway Publishers Inc. the company announced this week.
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Police Chief Zach James dispelled a recent rumor during the Monroe City Board of Aldermen meeting Thursday, June 9.
Weekly Challenge: Each day this week, try not to beat yourself up about any poor choices of your past. Let those negative feelings stay in the past. Greet each day as a new beginning with the strength of Jesus to do better than yesterday.
In a community centered around agriculture like ours, we know what sights to expect each spring: Tractors and planters dotting the landscape, rushing to beat the next rain. A fertilizer truck kicking up dust as it heads to the next field. Lines of cars on the highway waiting to safely pass…
The Monroe City R-1 annual softball camp for girls entering 4th through the 9th grade was recently held May 24 and 26.
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In the afternoon of Sunday June 5, Fishing for Freedom rode through town at after a weekend of celebration and fishing. There were approximately 150 trucks pulling boats. Drivers had volunteered to take a veteran or active service member fishing in honor of their service to the country. The …
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The 2021-22 school came to a close with the annual festivities of field day. Monday, May students grade Pre-K through first grade, participated in events of their choosing at various stations set up across Lankford Field. Students second through fourth had their field day on Tuesday. From …
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The future of some city parks, the status of playground equipment and city pool seating were among issues addressed at the Monroe City Park and Cemetery Board’s monthly meeting held Tuesday, May 24 at the city’s council chambers.
Halley’s Comet disc golf course will be the first of its kind to be offered in a Missouri State Park. The disc golf course is located at the Mark Twain State Park near Buzzards Roost picnic area. The course provides another opportunity for visitors to take part in outdoor recreational opport…
The Monroe City Panthers played a great game vs. #1 seeded Palmyra in the District Semifinals.
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