Tax bills in the mail

Monroe County property tax rates for 2022 along with payment deadlines for those taxes payable in 2023 have been processed by the treasurer’s and county clerk’s office and should be…

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Property assessments finally ready

Nearly at the halfway mark of 2023, preparations  are finally underway to mail Monroe County residents their property tax assessments. Monroe County Commissioner Dennis Knobloch announced during Tuesday’s county board…

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County improvements discussed

Improvement was the main topic at the Monroe County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning.  The first improvement discussed was an upgrade to the plumbing at the Monroe County Jail.…

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Election season starting up

Later this year, six Monroe County offices are up for election.  Voters will be tasked with deciding which candidate is most deserving of those offices.  The primary elections take place…

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Monroe County to OK budget

The Monroe County Board held its final review of the county budget for fiscal year 2022 on Monday.  Overall, Monroe County’s financial position is much different beginning entering the fiscal…

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County board hears criticism

Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board featured some testy exchanges between county officials and local residents that resulted in a stricter time limit for public comment going forward.  Monroe…

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County talks protest, COVID-19

The Monroe County Board discussed Saturday’s peaceful protest, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and finances during its Monday meeting.  Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing told commissioners the county and city made…

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City, county finances in limbo

Almost everyone, from individuals to businesses, have seen their finances affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and the same is true for local governments.  With many businesses closed or seeing revenue…

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County approves budget

The Monroe County Board on Monday morning gave final approval for the fiscal year 2018 budget, which actually began Friday and runs through Nov. 30 of next year. Jim Schmersahl…

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