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Dear Editor: Used car values have risen dramatically in Missouri. Prices for used cars increased 25 percent in 2021 alone. Because Missouri is one of the only states with a personal property tax on …
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8/18/22
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Dear Editor,When Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Guliani pressured Arizona officials to declare fraud in the 2020 election he said “We have lots of theories but no proof.” …
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8/18/22
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Dear Editor, Everybody knows how vital the internet is to our local economy, education, and the conduct of our daily affairs. Many who live in rural areas of Missouri can’t be blamed for …
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8/18/22
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Dear Editor, We the members of the Perryville Society of St. Vincent de Paul congratulate Dr. Joe Hutchison on his recent retirement. While he was not a formal member of our Society, he was and …
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8/18/22
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In mid 2020 members of our community asked in a time of need if I could help our great county by serving our community by running for a spot on the Perry County Healthboard, in April of 2021 election …
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By Keith Carroll
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7/28/22
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Endorsement This year we are going to elect a new U.S. Senator. Of all the candidates, there is one that stands out from all the rest. The only candidate who is a farmer and understands the issues …
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7/28/22
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Dear Editor, Not long ago I recommended that you add a “Chassin’ Jason” column to your Opinion page, allowing insulted readers to respond to Jason Smith’s biased drivel, and I …
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7/28/22
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Dear EditorTeachers teach. And a teacher’s heart races with despair when we hinder the ability to do just that!Teachers open our minds. And yes, this very day, my eyes were opened to those …
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7/21/22
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Dear Editor,I was really shocked when I heard there was going to be a Protest against the reversal of Roe vs. Wade on the square in Perryville. When I read about it in the newspaper I was glad to see …
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7/21/22
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Dear Editor,JUST A FEW COMMENTS ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL BOARD1. Public sentiment regarding PCMH has changed and the last two elected board members were not in favor of the letter of intent.2. If another …
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7/14/22
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Dear Editor, As someone who grew up in Perryville, I like to keep up with what goes on in the area around home, even though I’ve been gone for a while. So, I turn to the Republic Monitor to …
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7/14/22
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Dear Editor, Imagine, if you will, a young couple expecting their first child. So excited for their first ultrasound to see their growing child. An appointment that should end in happiness and …
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7/14/22
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Dear Editor, Independence Day, the real American celebration that is to bring us ALL together, not divide us! Independence! Freedom from the powers that deter you, it’s the ability to …
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7/7/22
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We the people are going through tough times. Inflation is a real problem for most of us. Gas and diesel as well as propane and natural gas prices are through the roof. Farmers and truckers are really …
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7/7/22
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Dear Editor, At the very innermost core of the heart where our soul resides we just want, hope and pray for a few basic things in our lives and those are safety and security for our family and not so …
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6/23/22
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To the Editor:
Someone asked me why industrial companies cannot sign contracts with PCMH. This question turns out to be a definite piece of the problem facing healthcare in Perry County.
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6/16/22
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To the Editor: The people who gave their all to “Our Community Hospital” deserve better! The Private Board of our hospital, its lawyers, most of the hospital team were present when the …
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6/9/22
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To the Editor:People we need to address the elephant in the room.The wave of mass shootings that are happening in our country. You the GOP saying it’s all about about mental illness. No, …
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6/9/22
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To the Editor: After reading the news about a center turn lane to be added to Highway 51, I decided to write informing anyone who can influence such sensible additions about two (2) more sites in in …
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6/9/22
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To the Editor: Thoughts and prayers. In the decades since the Columbine massacre, the GOP/NRA have been simply killing us with their thoughts and prayers. But I’ve realized, partly because of …
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6/2/22
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Dear Editor: Our city officials and the local clergy have had ample time to deal with the obscene flag flying beside the Perry Plaza. If they fail to address the problem soon, I’m going to …
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6/2/22
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To the Editor:During the beautiful month of May we had, sadly, two “mass shootings.” Don’t blame the guns. Guns don’t kill people. People kill people.How many more classrooms …
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6/2/22
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Dear Editor,Remember when Coca-Cola changed the recipe for the world’s greatest soda? And it failed miserably?I recently heard a seemingly maybe self-proclaimed “prominent” local …
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6/2/22
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To the Editor: I lived in the town of Perryville for 10 years and felt so “at home” there in a community that reflected true blue values of home & family. Each time I return, I feel …
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5/26/22
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To the Editor: For more than twenty years, I’ve been proud and humbled to serve on the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. Along with my fellow members, we spend many hours …
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5/26/22
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