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REO Speedwagon, Oak Ridge Boys to headline Evergreen State Fair
The Evergreen State Fair has finalized the entertainment lineup for this summer’s event, and 1980s superstars REO Speedwagon will top the bill. The band actually has been around since 1967,…
“A done deal”: Jury finds Jayme Biendl’s killer guilty of aggravated murder in less than an hour
By Chris Hendrickson It came down to five words. Five words that helped the state prove premeditation in the murder of Monroe Correctional Complex Officer Jayme Biendl. And proving premeditation…
Chamber of Commerce to move in with Masonic Lodge
For the second time in a year, the Monroe Chamber of Commerce is moving, this time into one of Monroe’s most historic buildings; the 1927 Sultan Monroe Masonic Lodge on…
Young writer now a published poet: Chain Lake student Quinn Searle places third in contest
A dream of writing a story or poem for Cricket Magazine has come true for Chain Lake Elementary School 4th-grader Quinn Searle. Quinn’s poem, The Owl Whisperer, is published in…
Monroe High School named certified Microsoft testing site
Monroe High School has been designated a certified testing site for the Microsoft IT Academy program. Through a partnership between Microsoft and the state Career and Technical Education department of…
Fryelands Elementary students raise funds for Housing Hope
Students at Fryelands Elementary welcomed new families to their community after a school-wide drive to purchase toys and games for the children’s room at Housing Hope’s Woods Creek Village. “I…
Christi Crescenzo named Monroe Teacher of the Year
The Sultan-Monroe Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington have named Christi Crescenzo, a teacher at Frank Wagner Elementary, Teacher of the Year. She received the news from her…
Council touches up sign ordinance, defers marijuana gardens, plans potential expansion
By Chris Hendrickson, Monitor The sign ordinance made one last appearance before city council Tuesday, when the council revisited it long enough to amend a small portion of it, increasing…
MHS hip hop artist rhymes about real life
By Jesse Kline Editor’s Note: This story is the work of Jesse Kline, a senior at Monroe High School, as part of his culminating challenge. The work of the most…
Sports physicals available May 28
Physicals for student athletes planning to participate in middle school or high school sports for the 2013-14 school year will be conducted Tuesday, May 28, from 6 – 8 pm.…
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