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State audit of VGH results in serious findings; new CEO responds
By Polly Keary, Editor A state audit of Valley General Hospital’s 2011 books found that in that year, the hospital was in serious financial trouble, made costly bookkeeping mistakes,…
Garage sale to benefit Wagner Performing Arts Center
By Holly Glen Gearhart The Monroe Arts Council is holding a garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wagner Performing Arts Center,…
Monroe council passes sign ordinance
By Polly Keary, Editor The Monroe City Council passed the second and final reading of the amended sign code ordinance Tuesday, along with making some last minute adjustments to it.…
A site to see: The new Monroe Chamber of Commerce website rich in amenities
On the vividly colored computer screen, pictures of Lake Roesiger Park fade in a montage in a framed box. Next to it, another colorful box shows a link to the…
Frank Wagner a No Excuses University School
After more than a year of preparation, Frank Wagner Elementary has been officially accepted as a No Excuses University school. No Excuses University (NEU) is a network of elementary, middle,…
Miss Sky Valley pageant this week
This weekend, Sky Valley girls ages 3-23 will get a chance to compete to represent the Sky Valley at events and parades around the state as Miss Sky Valley. Young…
Focus on Seniors: Trippin’!
By Holly Glen Gearhart Members of the East County Senior Center left at the crack of dawn this morning for a fun-filled, two-day excursion to Victoria, BC. The group will…
Monroe funds completion of Miracle Field public restroom
By Sally Gillie, Monitor The long awaited public restroom that will complete the Monroe Rotary Field cleared its last financial hurdle this week. The city council’s unanimous approval on April…
Continuity of care vs. convenience
Tests and procedures self-referred to Providence too often? Local doctors ask By Polly Keary, Editor Twelve days before Christmas of last year, Marion Hamilton of Sultan was at work when…
Easter gun fight likely gang-related, police say
By Polly Keary, Editor An open-air exchange of gunfire between residents of a Fryelands home and the occupants of a car Easter Sunday evening appears to have been gang-related,…
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