Hecker parish turning 200

St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish in Hecker will soon celebrate its 200th anniversary, with residents gathering to commemorate two centuries of faith and community tradition. Village of Hecker Trustee Aaron…

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Esports offers tools to build

A local esports athlete with a passion for broader IT work recently participated in a national event through Special Olympics, highlighting the importance of accessibility and inclusion in video games.…

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Tax bills in the mail 

Monroe County property tax rates for 2023 along with payment deadlines for those taxes payable in 2024 have been processed by the treasurer’s and county clerk’s offices and were mailed…

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School busing revisited

School districts in Monroe County continue to face transportation challenges as, like districts across the country, they face a shortage of bus drivers. An Aug. 15 article by Mark Lieberman…

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No postage hike in January

The U.S. Postal Service announced last week it will not raise prices for market dominant mail products this coming January.   While the release specifically refers to no increases for…

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CHS golfers make state

Two local high school golfers qualified for the state tournament by virtue of strong showings this postseason.   Columbia juniors Kyle Chudd and Avery Arendell will be teeing off at…

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