Affordable energy is important for our entire country, but it’s especially important where we live – for families, farmers, manufacturers, and small business owners. Unfortunately, … more

Martin Luther King, Jr., once said that “Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.”Over the past year, we have seen violent protests … more

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

When Missouri's House begins its 2021 session, it may face a fascinating issue of residency which has a long history. The issue arises from a St. Louis Post Dispatch report that Rep. Nick Schroer, … more

The title of this column is a question that kept popping into my head during Missouri's gubernatorial campaign. That question repeatedly was asked by fictional Pres. Jed Bartlet in the TV series West … 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

There are four Missourians who helped develop the systems that provide you with accurate and prompt election night returns. To understand this column, you need to realize that the results reported … more