Dear Editor What is the proper role of government? IT IS TO GUARD YOUR FREEDOM! What is the proper role of a newspaper? TO HOLD THE GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE AMERICA TO ACCOUNT! Government! How should … more

Dear Editor, I read it more and more: The elderly need to stay active-physically and mentally. A few of us elders like coming several hours early to the Perryville Community Center. We enjoy working … more

Dear Editor, Did you catch the blushing kerfuffle, when Jason Smith was caught fudging facts on the national stage? Acting as point man for the Republican impeachment inquiry, Congressman Smith led … more

Dear Editor, Thank you to all of the Volunteers in our community! Recently I was fortunate enough to emcee an event!  Liberty Days : A Salute to Service! Honoring our Men and Women in uniform, … more

Dear Editor Closed hearts, minds and souls…. Catastrophic things for us to waste as human beings; Christ’s Creations. I had the wonderful opportunity of working for many years prior to … more

Dear Editor I recently attended the Planning and Zoning meeting with regard to the proposed change in zoning to allow for a second Dollar General to be built on Highway 61 South just past Huber Road. … more

Dear Editor, Do you hear it? Listen carefully. A donkey keeps breying: “Play it again, Sam”. The Letters to Editor section is one reason I buy the Republic-Monitor newspaper. It was a … more

Dear Editor, Oftentimes referred to as the Uni- Party the Democrats and Establishment Missouri State level Republicans have become like twins barely distinguishable from one another, year after year … more

Dear Editor, I learned in my 20s during the Vietnam War that the loudest and most repetitive voices offered strident opinions, but critical thought didn’t always support truth in their … more

Dear Editor What a wonderful place we call home I just want to thank everyone involved with the East Perry Fair. I want to thank the Sheriff Dept, the County Commissioners, the Fair Board and … more