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As the Monroe Youth Theater (MYT) prepared for the Spring production of Dearly Beloved–a Southern comedy, one would think the cast, crew, producer and director would be all laughs and smiles. Yet, this was not true as practices began in the Spring and the reality of this season fell upon them all. This play would…
Update: According to Monroe County Health Department Director Jill Ford, there have been NO Epi-links discovered between this case of COVID-19 and any other confirmed and investigated cases here. In other words, this case IS NOT believed to be linked to any other case here … ————- Monroe County Health Department…
COVID-19 UPDATES AND USE OF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 The Monroe County Health Department is currently investigating a confirmed case of COVID-19 in a Monroe County resident. This is the fourth confirmed COVID-19 case in Monroe County; the previous three cases have recovered. In order to slow the spread of COVID-19,…
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The Monroe County Old Timers Fishing Club will host a pitch tournament, to benefit “Children for Christmas,” on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m., at the Sportsman’s Club. The entry fee is $5 per person. Food will be served.
The Monroe County Middle School Lady Falcon Volleyball team held their first ever match on Monday, Feb. 27, against Allen County. The Lady Falcons volleyball team, coached by Ashlee McClendon and Brittany Cain, is comprised of sixth, seventh and eighth grade girls. All of these girls are playing the sport for the first time in…
MCHS students participated in several festivities leading up to the grand finale of Homecoming held on Friday, Jan. 31. Dress up days – such as PJ Day, Superhero Day, Camo/Western Day, Generation Day and Spirit Day were held. A pep rally was also held on Friday afternoon in the gymnasium with coaches speaking to the…
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As the Monroe Youth Theater (MYT) prepared for the Spring production of Dearly Beloved–a Southern comedy, one would think the cast, crew, producer and director would be all laughs and smiles. Yet, this was not true as practices began in the Spring and the reality of this season fell upon them all. This play would…
Update: According to Monroe County Health Department Director Jill Ford, there have been NO Epi-links discovered between this case of COVID-19 and any other confirmed and investigated cases here. In other words, this case IS NOT believed to be linked to any other case here … ————- Monroe County Health Department…
COVID-19 UPDATES AND USE OF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 The Monroe County Health Department is currently investigating a confirmed case of COVID-19 in a Monroe County resident. This is the fourth confirmed COVID-19 case in Monroe County; the previous three cases have recovered. In order to slow the spread of COVID-19,…