Dear editor: I’m going on 73 years of age. I’m a retired teacher, a Vietnam veteran, a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities and families with functional needs. I’m a … more

To the editor: Below is a letter that was sent to the Perry County Commission on Sept. 2, 2020. We've had no response. "Greetings Commissioners: "Today we traveled to Cape Girardeau on … more

Dear editor: President Trump is refusing to accept reality that he lost the election to Joe Biden. You have President Trump saying he will have a second term. On Nov. 10, 2020, Secretary of … more

To the editor: After reading the Nov. 12 edition of the Perry County Republic-Monitor, it struck me that something wasn't right. I'm referring to pictures. On the front page, the Veterans Day … more

To the editor: I’ve seen a great deal of misinformation circulating around Amendment 3, which will be on the November ballot. In reality, this measure is an attempt by out-of-state special … more

To the editor: Human belief has always existed across a spectrum. Some of us believe in flying saucers, chloroquine and a flat earth. But if our belief is to embrace real “truth” it … more

Dear Editor: As a former 10-year resident of Perryville, former employee of Perry County Memorial Hospital (PCMH), and current rural hospital CEO; I believe I have a unique perspective to offer on … more

TO THE EDITOR: This election will give Missouri voters an opportunity to correct a mistake that was made in 2018. The “Clean Missouri” amendment sounded good, … more

DEAR EDITOR, The Paul Collins article (10-1-2020) was worthy of front-page coverage. I was one of those who read the Republic-Monitor newspaper when Paul, who viewed life … more

TO THE EDITOR: I'm scared to death for the future of this country. You could go back to the foundations of our republic and our semi-reluctant embrace of slavery and … more