Monroe County Health Department is announcing its first two positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The cases are NOT travel-related and...

By Robin Gregg Over 79,000 pounds of produce were donated to the United Way of the Mark Twain Area through the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box...

The inside glass sliding door of Monroe Manor’s entry vestibule was covered in finger and lip prints on the Monday following Mother’s Day. Glass is...

By Robin Gregg The Missouri Secretary of State, Jay Ashcroft, delivered Facemasks 32; Face shields 32; Bottles of sanitizer 3 (1.75 liter...

By Robin Gregg Local Businesses are re-opening after the Missouri State Shutdown Order made by Governor Mike Parsons. I’ve check in with some...

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Memorial Day public ceremonies have been cancelled at all five Missouri State Veterans Cemeteries (Bloomfield, Higginsville, Jacksonville,...

While the coronavirus pandemic is mainly a public health crisis, it has affected nearly every aspect of society. In response, the MU Department of...

The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) has re-opened its Monroe County Service Center to clients and the public. ...

Beginning May 11, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft will begin delivering face masks, distancing strips, sanitizer, face shields and posters...

By Robin Gregg Due to the COVID-19 meat shortage hitting Missouri, local meat lockers/processors are just swamped with orders. I reached out to a...

By Charles Holland-Extension Office Many of us are looking forward to venturing out and getting some errands done or getting something to eat at a...

On Thursday, United Way of the Mark Twain Area distributed 8,600 pounds of pork to 20 area food pantries and senior centers as one of the projects...

Written Tests For Commercial Driver Licenses Resume At Limited Locations Beginning April 27, 2020, For Applicants With Essential...

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