Monett High School students and supporters gathered near Hwy. 60 in Monett on July 21 for a demonstration against immigration raids and tactics by the Trump Administration. (Murray Bishoff photo)
Around two dozen people gathered on July 21 to hold a visible protest against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) at South Kyler and Hwy. 60 in Monett.
Prior to a newly poured crossing, a city of Mt. Vernon backhoe, operated by Chad Neely, removes asphalt from the old roadway at the intersection of Hickory and South streets on July 9. Engineering outfit, OWN Inc. improperly figured the grade of the future sidewalks which led to an unacceptable transfer to side streets. The company has reportedly taken responsibility for the error and could pay for the repairs. (Photo by Kim Duwe)
Mt. Vernon Chief of Police Dave Hubert will be retiring according to an “end of watch” sendoff broadcast from Lawrence County Dispatch on the afternoon of Friday, July 17.
Pictured are the present top leaders at the Monett Area Chamber of Commerce. Looking at one of the scrapbooks of Chamber activities in the late 1960s are, from left, Treanna Dougherty, president-elect; Suzy McElmurry, executive director, and Trevor Convirs, who became president in June. (Murray Bishoff photo)
The Monett Area Chamber of Commerce has undergone major leadership changes and set plans for the second half of 2026.
Monett High School students and supporters gathered near Hwy. 60 in Monett on July 21 for a demonstration against immigration raids and tactics by the Trump Administration. (Murray Bishoff photo)
Prior to a newly poured crossing, a city of Mt. Vernon backhoe, operated by Chad Neely, removes asphalt from the old roadway at the intersection of Hickory and South streets on July 9. Engineering outfit, OWN Inc. improperly figured the grade of the future sidewalks which led to an unacceptable transfer to side streets. The company has reportedly taken responsibility for the error and could pay for the repairs. (Photo by Kim Duwe)
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Pictured are the present top leaders at the Monett Area Chamber of Commerce. Looking at one of the scrapbooks of Chamber activities in the late 1960s are, from left, Treanna Dougherty, president-elect; Suzy McElmurry, executive director, and Trevor Convirs, who became president in June. (Murray Bishoff photo)
The Record’s “Recipe of the Week”:
Reuben Casserole by Della Myers
1-1/2 cups Thousand Island salad dressing
1 cup sour cream
1 T. onion, minced
12 slices dark rye bread, cut into bite-sized pieces and divided
1 lb. sauerkraut, drained
1-1/2 lbs corned beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups Swiss...