Lydia is cancer-free

Josh and Kayla Boyer and their daughter Lydia love NED.  When the family learned that recent tests showed an absence of cancer on Lydia’s spine, Josh wanted to be sure…

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Vaccine inequity examined

Monroe County residents who want to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus should not expect to get the shot here in the near future.  That is because…

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The bridge that almost spanned

Seventy years ago, a feasibility study was released regarding construction of a transcontinental highway system that would stretch from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada along the Mississippi River.  The…

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A legacy of community caring

Monroe County communities have a long history of helping out when the need arises, especially when one’s health is involved. Locals were able to show the area’s generosity to the…

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Eagle Scout project takes flight

A Gibault Catholic High School senior recently completed the most time-consuming step in earning scouting’s highest honor.  “It’s very rewarding to be done with the project and just have the…

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Tackling vaccine myths

As America continues work on its largest vaccination effort ever, a number of concerns, misconceptions and myths persist about the COVID-19 vaccine.  It is reasonable to question the safety of…

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COVID deaths rise to 85

Monroe County reported five more COVID-related deaths in recent days, putting the death toll at 85. On Tuesday, Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner reported the death of a…

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Where’s your vaccine?

Although over 32.8 million Americans have received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, the rollout of this key pandemic-ending tool has been marked by confusion and frustration.  Individuals…

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