Port district growing

The Kaskaskia Regional Port District is experiencing substantial growth as nearly $37 million in grants has been approved for a range of projects. Speaking on these many projects was KRPD…

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So long, startUP leader

Over the last seven years, dozens of students have participated in Monroe County startUP, developing their entrepreneurial skills with guidance from program facilitator Jamie Matthews. Moving ahead, Monroe County startUP…

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A dry time for farmers

With farmers finishing up the summer wheat harvest amid a substantial drought, it’s currently looking to be a mixed year for agriculture in Monroe County. Per Farm Week, the entire…

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Freedom Lake put on notice 

The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals met recently to address several projects as well as two matters of apparent non-compliance with previously granted special use exceptions. One of these…

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