County board hears about truancy

Monroe-Randolph Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis discussed “rampant” truancy in the bi-county area during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. While no extra funding will be…

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ROE moving to Red Bud

The Regional Office of Education for Monroe and Randolph Counties is currently in the process of purchasing a new office space in Red Bud. According to Regional Superintendent of Schools…

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Reflecting on a year of COVID

On March 16, 2020, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that all gatherings of 50 or more people must be canceled, closing schools and many businesses in the process.  That same day,…

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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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Jones questions county priorities

Democratic candidate for Monroe County Clerk Jason Jones Sr. recently questioned the priorities of county government following regular budget hearings. Jones, who is running against Republican Jonathan McLean for the…

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ROE supports economic innovation

Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis has endorsed innovative economic development projects like the controversial wind farm that local developer Joe Koppeis has proposed south of Valmeyer.  In a letter…

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