News
Applebee Tree Flowers to close Sept. 30; owner hopes to sell business
MONROE CITY, Mo. — Applebee Tree Flowers has announced they will close Sept. 30. Owner Matthew Perrine is hoping to find a new owner so downtown does not lose a florist. “I’m actively seeking a buyer for the business,” Perrine said. “There is a great history of florists that have practiced here, and there’s always…
Community
School Days School Days, Dear Old Golden Rule Days
By:Rev. John Bondy Ph.D. And the chorus of that song penned over 100 years ago still elicits fond memories. “School days, school days, dear old golden rule days Readin’ and ritn’ and ‘rithmetic Taught to the tune of the hick’ry stick You were my queen in calico, I was you bashful barefoot beau And you…
Sports
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026 for Enshrinement in Columbia
Ceremony set for 1 PM on Sunday, October 25 at Wyndham Executive Center-Columbia Mall