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Maltby Matters: Community invited to food bank founder’s retirement party
After founding the Maltby Food Bank and running it for 20 years, Fran Walster is retiring. With no start-up money, Fran, along with four other women and the support of…
Monroe may run police levy this summer, could get large music fest
By Sally Gillie, Monitor Monroe voters may see a ballot item this August asking for an increase in the city sales tax as a way to generate revenues for the…
Could China help Monroe businesses? Program could draw investment dollars, but upfront costs high
By Sally Gillie, Monitor New business opportunities may be on the horizon as the Monroe City Council takes a look at a program that would partner local businesses with investors…
Monroe museum seeks major expansion
By Polly Keary, Editor If you want to put a full-sized mineshaft in a building, you need a lot more than 3,500 square feet. A mineshaft complete with ore cars…
Jobs, public safety top on agendas for 39th District legislators
By Polly Keary, Editor More jobs, lower taxes, regulatory reform and stronger sex offender laws. Those are among the top priorities of the Sky Valley’s three legislators who headed…
Focus on Seniors: New senior center publication, programs reach out to Boomers
Boomers were the Beatniks, the Hippies, the Yippees, the Vietnam veterans, the world-traveling, never-take-no-for-the answer-generation. So it is of little wonder that senior centers nationwide are taking a step back…
Chief Quenzer awards employees
By Sally Gillie, Monitor By just doing their job, employees of the Monroe Police Department showed the kind of courage, compassion and resourcefulness that earned them special recognition at the…
Focus on Seniors: Caregivers need help, too!
When is it time to find help if the burdens of caring for another become too great for you or someone you love? When was the last time that you…
Eyman attacks Monroe officials in series of emails
By Polly Keary, Editor Tim Eyman is once again turning his attention, and vitriol, to Monroe’s city government. Eyman is citing his experience in Monroe as a motivator in…
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