MCSD bonds with youth

Nearly three dozen youngsters learned about the law enforcement profession June 26-29 during the inaugural Youth Police Academy hosted by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. “We’ve been trying to coordinate…

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Republicans win again

Monroe County continued its support of Republican candidates, bucking the statewide trend which resulted in Democrat victories for Illinois’ highest offices.  In Monroe County races, incumbent Republican candidates Vicki Koerber…

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Vote early, or on time

Early voting and vote-by-mail for the Nov. 8 election has been keeping pace with 2018 numbers, according to Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean. Despite a “light” turnout during the first…

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County hears tax, road updates

After two days of budget hearings last week in preparation for creation of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, the Monroe County Commissioners had a relatively light agenda Monday morning.  Monroe…

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Candidates file for election

With the filing period ending Monday, it’s official: the November general election will see two contested Monroe County races.  As for the Republican and Democratic primary elections June 28, however,…

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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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