Virus cases continue to slow

Monroe County recently crossed a milestone in cases, as there have now been 4,052 COVID-19 cases here since the pandemic began.  There was just one new case Monday, three new…

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R-T absorbs Independent

The Monroe County Independent announced Wednesday that it has been sold and turned over to the Republic-Times, ceasing publication after 20 years.  “I am leaving the local news coverage in very good hands,”…

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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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Local gambling totals drop

It took a pandemic, but the amount of money played at video gambling terminals in Monroe County dropped for the first time in four years in 2020.  Per data from…

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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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