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Former Local Woman Rides Out Hurricane Irma in Closet
September 20, 2017
According to Kristen Williams Kayson, her father, local farmer David Williams, 78, was so worried about her during Hurricane Irma that he sent his...
September 13, 2017
Paris All-City Garage Sale a Family Affair
The Eilers-Riechmann garage sale wasn’t scheduled to begin until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 8,...
September 21, 2017
September 14, 2017
September 7, 2017
August 31, 2017
Paris FFA Receives National Honor: Nominated for Premier Chapter Award
August 17, 2017
The Paris High School FFA chapter has been named a Model of Innovation finalist by the National FFA organization and will be competing for first...
Monroe County Horsemanship Group Wins Honors at Missouri State Fair
August 10, 2017
The Monroe County Horsemanship Group traveled to Sedalia, Mo., for the Missouri State Fair 4H/FFA Horse Show July 27-30.
The game classes were...
Monroe County Fair Happenings
July 19, 2017
Watch for our special section on the Monroe County Fair in the July 27 edition!
Editor’s Musings: Get Out of the Wind, Already
September 13, 2017
Large portions of the United States have been hit hard by hurricanes recently. The damage has been devastating, and cable news channels have been covering the weather 24/7....
Hurricanes and Strong Women
August 30, 2017
As I write this piece, my friend Susan is trapped in her house near Houston. Her street is not flooded yet, thanks in part to the woods that are behind her home. Still,...
A Total Eclipse of Common Sense
August 24, 2017
Monday’s eclipse was a big deal. Huge, even. Like most big events, it generated much information. When the helpful topics like safety precautions...
Paris and Madison Fire Units Deployed to Shelbina District Fire
September 7, 2017
Both Madison and Paris fire departments were called to help fight a house fire located 12 - 15 miles outside of Shelbina in Lentner on Monday,...
Judy Harmon Begins New Chapter
August 30, 2017
Monroe County Assessor, Judy Harmon, Retires Judy Harmon has served the people of Monroe County for eight years as county assessor. Her successor,...
Annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest Announces Winners
May 10, 2017
The 2017 Fire Prevention Poster contest, sponsored by the Paris Rural Fire Protection District, produced several winners from the Paris Elementary...
Paris and Madison Fire Units Deployed to Shelbina District Fire
September 7, 2017
Both Madison and Paris fire departments were called to help fight a house fire located 12 - 15 miles outside of Shelbina in Lentner on Monday,...
Judy Harmon Begins New Chapter
August 30, 2017
Monroe County Assessor, Judy Harmon, Retires Judy Harmon has served the people of Monroe County for eight years as county assessor. Her successor,...
Tax Board Prepares Plans to Use Funds
August 9, 2017
Thanks to area residents passing the sales tax levy last spring, the City of Paris has a new influx of cash that is to be used to improve downtown business districts and...
Former Local Woman Rides Out Hurricane Irma in Closet
September 20, 2017
According to Kristen Williams Kayson, her father, local farmer David Williams, 78, was so worried about her during Hurricane Irma that he sent his...
September 13, 2017
Paris All-City Garage Sale a Family Affair
The Eilers-Riechmann garage sale wasn’t scheduled to begin until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 8,...
Paris and Madison Fire Units Deployed to Shelbina District Fire
September 7, 2017
Both Madison and Paris fire departments were called to help fight a house fire located 12 - 15 miles outside of Shelbina in Lentner on Monday,...
Audrey Louis Yusko 1921 – 2017
May 17, 2017
Audrey Louise Yusko passed away in her home on Saturday, May 13, 2017.
A service honoring Louise’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 19,...
Donald W. Love 1935-2017
May 17, 2017
Donald W. Love, 81, of Paris, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017, at his home after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease and more recently...
George E. Johnson 1942 – 2017
May 17, 2017
George E. Johnson, 74, of Holliday, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at his home.
George was born on September 8, 1942, in Moline, Ill., the son of Forrest...
Paris School Kids
August 30, 2017
Paris FFA Receives National Honor: Nominated for Premier Chapter Award
August 17, 2017
The Paris High School FFA chapter has been named a Model of Innovation finalist by the National FFA organization and will be competing for first...
Monroe County Fair Happenings
July 19, 2017
Watch for our special section on the Monroe County Fair in the July 27 edition!
September 13, 2017
Paris All-City Garage Sale a Family Affair
The Eilers-Riechmann garage sale wasn’t scheduled to begin until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 8,...
Hurricanes and Strong Women
August 30, 2017
As I write this piece, my friend Susan is trapped in her house near Houston. Her street is not flooded yet, thanks in part to the woods that are behind her home. Still,...
Editor's Musings: Duck and Cover
August 17, 2017
I’ve been thinking about the old “duck and cover” maneuver that was taught to school students back in the 50’s as a way to protect themselves in...
Local Cattle Operations Shine at Missouri State Fair
August 24, 2017
Three local families known for their Anjou cattle met in Grand Champion Maine Anjou Bull drive at the Missouri State Fair.
Despite a large number...
Monroe County Horsemanship Group Wins Honors at Missouri State Fair
August 10, 2017
The Monroe County Horsemanship Group traveled to Sedalia, Mo., for the Missouri State Fair 4H/FFA Horse Show July 27-30.
The game classes were...
School's Out: Mark Twain Area Baseball and Softball Association Games
June 28, 2017
Many area children have spent part of May and the month of June playing baseball or softball, thanks to the Mark Twain Area Baseball and Softball...