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F&M; Bank and Trust Company President Carl Watson celebrates his 30-year anniversary today, October 28.

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated Oct 28, 2021

F&M Bank and Trust Company recognizes long time employee and President and CEO Carl Watson for three decades of dedication celebrating his 30 year anniversary.

Railroad Work to Temporarily Close U.S. Route 24 in Monroe County

Mandi Kindhart-White
Oct 28, 2021

Weather permitting, Nov. 1-5, BNSF Railroad will be completing repairs at the crossing on U.S. Route 24 in Monroe County just north of South Border Street. Repairs will take place from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. Detour will be on U.S. 36 & Missouri 15.

Coach Chinn accomplishes 200 wins at MCHS

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated Oct 6, 2021

Everyone likes to win. It creates a feeling of accomplishment and brings a sensation of victory to a team, group or person. This past weekend, Monroe City High School Head Coach Melissa Chinn should have felt just that, accomplished, as her team completed her 200th coaching career win for th…

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…

F&M; Bank and Trust Company President Carl Watson celebrates his 30-year anniversary today, October 28.

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated Oct 28, 2021

F&M Bank and Trust Company recognizes long time employee and President and CEO Carl Watson for three decades of dedication celebrating his 30 year anniversary.

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 …

As We Close Digital Divide, Mind the Cybersecurity Gap

Brandpoint (BPT)
Updated 18 hrs ago

(BPT) - When the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we know it, access to the internet became a necessity for work, school, health care and everyday life. According to a recent Pew Research Center report, 90% of Americans say the internet has been essential or important to them personall…

Monroe City Police Chief resigns

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated Oct 25, 2021

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Panther fans pack the stands for a victory over Palmyra

Mandi Kindhart-White
Updated Sep 29, 2021

Friday night lights brought out the Panther Fans on September 24 for the rival game between Monroe City and Palmyra to celebrate Homecoming and the Mayor’s Cup game all in one. The atmosphere and crowd participation would make by-standers believe it could have been a play-off game with inten… Read more