MONROE

The Michigan Municipal League Foundation awarded a microgrant to Monroe for an Underground Railroad series of programs.

The Clamdigger Lounge & Pizzeria in Monroe offers some different pizza creations.

Local organization for Monroe County residents battling cancer plans to expand support services.

A local law office and a rescue group are collecting items for Hurricane Ian victims.

Following are items from The Monroe Evening News, forerunner to The Monroe News, that were published in October, 1922.

Varsity sports events for Monroe County Region schools for the week of Oct. 3-9.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Vote now for Monroe County Region Athlete of the Week for the week of Sept. 26-Oct. 1, 2022.

We have a super-sized edition of Monroe County Region Football Player of the Week for Sept. 26-Oct. 1. There are 12 entries with candidates from Airport, Bedford, Dundee, Erie Mason, Gibraltar Carlso…

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled a new trial is required for David N. Richter, 45, of Newport and Robert S. Westfield, 49, of Spring Lake.

The slaughtering process in Monroe began small in rooms adjacent to the market.

Tuttle was the morning personality on Nash Icon 98.3 FM. He was diagnosed several months ago with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Two people from Detroit have been charged criminally in connection with the shooting that left the detective seriously wounded.

Monroe put a big scare into Bedford Friday night before the Mules took control late in the fourth quarter and celebrated their homecoming with a 28-14 victory over the Trojans.

The Monroe News profiles a different local church each week. Bible Fellowship Church of Monroe is the latest feature.

Detective Sgt. Devin Kachar remains hospitalized. He grew up in Monroe.

Monroe resident Julie Edwards, a Monroe County Community College alum who currently works as an executive director in the healthcare field, has announced her candidacy for the MCCC Board of Trustees.

Trooper is expected to survive but has a long way to go, officials said.

The hottest markets saw median listing prices reach $332,000 in August — 23.6% lower, on average, than the national median of $435,000, according to Realtor.com data. Both Michigan cities had median listing prices that were even lower. Monroe’s median listing price came in at $245,950 and Saginaw’s was $174,450. Related: 4 hints that Michigan’s real estate market could be coolingHome prices in Michigan started to cool before the summer ended. They peaked this year in June with the median listing price at $259,000.

Agriculture columnist Ned Birkey discusses the role that food supply plays in a number of local and national disaster preparation plans.

Monroe County Region varsity sports events Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Local Altrusa International organization offers literacy event for area children.

This millage rate will go up in the future as DTE’s taxable value goes down. This means you will be responsible for paying more each year.

Monroe's shorthanded football team suffered its second straight lopsided loss, falling 40-0 to Ann Arbor Huron.

Monroe's volleyball team combined a strong performance with a dash of luck in a three-set win over Dundee Thursday.

Berrien, Kalamazoo and Monroe counties joined the list of Michigan communities with a known monkeypox infection this week. It is typically spread through close contact by an infected person, or through touching shared objects, fabrics or surfaces. Below is a map of Michigan’s reported monkeypox cases as of Wednesday. Michigan is tied with Ohio for 17th nationally in reported cases, far behind leading states like California (4,753 cases), New York (3,810), Florida (2,422), and Texas (2,179). For the latest updates on the 2022 monkeypox outbreak, visit the CDC website or Michigan’s monkeypox web page.

Custer Airport, Port of Monroe and Yankee Air Museum team up to bring vehicle and aircraft show to the local airport.

Greg Pitoniak, CEO of the Michigan Works that serves Monroe and Wayne Counties, has received a professional leadership award.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Southeast Michigan until 1 p.m. Wednesday.

MONROE, MI - Michigan has a Death Museum, a Museum of Magic, and even a Taxidermy Museum. But there’s no year-round horror museum. That’s about to change thanks to a local filmmaker who just signed a three-year lease to bring a two-story museum of horror to Downtown Monroe. Monroe native Nate Thompson says he plans to have the museum open sometime next month, just in time for Halloween. “I’m doing this out of my love for horror and the ability provide a unique experience and attraction to Monroe,” Thompson added.

Bedford volleyball used multiple players on offense and excellent defense to sweep rival Monroe in three sets Tuesday night.

Two members of the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter attend naturalization ceremony in Toledo.

Monroe County Region varsity sports events for Sept. 18-25

The Second Missionary Baptist Church congregation organized in 1922 at the Covington home at 16 West Front Street in Monroe.

In 1928, an expanded Monroe High School opened at 503 Washington Street; it would serve as Monroe’s high school facility until 1975.

The United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties has designated its 2022 theme as "Join Us in a New Way to Live United."

The elected president of the Monroe/Lenawee County AFL-CIO Central Labor Council announced his candidacy for a seat on the MCCC Board of Trustees.

Owen Yount of Monroe was named Monroe County Region Football Player of the Week and Dundee’s Isaak Rubley earned Athlete of the Week honors.

Several downtown Monroe streets will be closed Saturday when the Craft Beer Fest takes place.

Second Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe’s first Black church, is celebrating its 100th anniversary

A Monroe man has been charged with robbing a Canton Township pharmacy clerk at gunpoint.

Award-winning artists is in Monroe creating an art installation. She seeks help from the community.

Monroe's boys cross country team took first place Friday at the Woodhaven Warrior Classic.

Monroe had just seven players available for Wednesday's boys tennis match against Airport, but earned a 5-2 win.

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is set for Sept. 9 as a benefit for radio personality Jeff Tuttle. He is in treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Monroe County Region varsity sports events for Sept. 6-11

Monroe Police Officers Lamour and Wilhelm responded to a drug complaint and arrested a parole absconder in the 500 block of N. Telegraph Road.

The polls are now open for the Monroe County Region Athlete and Football Player of the Week.

Mrs. Kennon become directly involved in local politics especially when her son, Randy Richardville, became the state representative for 56th District.

The fall is always nationwide campaign time for the United Way.

The Diekman Bottling Works was known as one of the leading bottlers in the industry relative to production and distribution processes.

It all began Saturday morning at downtown Monroe’s fabulous Farmer’s Market.

St. Mary Catholic Central’s volleyball team made it to the finals of the Bedford End of Summer Tournament Friday before falling 25-17, 25-20 to Ann Arbor Skyline.

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On Monday, the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 876 announced that a Michigan-based cannabis company location became unionized.

A girl was electrocuted after coming into contact with an electrical line that had fallen in the city of Monroe during as severe storms crossed through Southeast Michigan Monday night.

Out of all the railroad crossings in the City of Monroe, it’s what’s missing on the east side that is raising a lot of concern for those in the area. It’s the lack of safety arms or gates.

DNR officer, firefighter jump off cliff into Lake Monroe to save teen stranded in cold water

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for for all of Southeast Michigan until 9 p.m. Wednesday: Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.

The severe thunderstorm warnings that were issued Wednesday evening throughout Southeast Michigan have all expired

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Genesee and Sanilac counties until 5 p.m. Wednesday.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for all of Southeast Michigan until 9 p.m. Wednesday.

People are recommended to mask up in several Metro Detroit counties that are currently experiencing a high level of COVID-19 community spread, according to the CDC.

Detroit Tigers broadcaster Craig Monroe had a classic car stolen from his garage in Troy over the weekend, officials said.

Two people were rescued from an overturned boat on Lake Erie overnight Sunday in Monroe County.

Sunday evening will be warm under fair skies.

Officials broke down, in detail, how they say one man used napkin notes, one-minute in-and-outs, and a getaway driver to pull off 15 different bank robberies across five states, including at six branches in Michigan.

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An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties from now until 8 a.m., Thursday.A Heat Advisory is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair Counties from now until 8 a.m., Thursday.

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties from now until 8 a.m., Thursday.A Heat Advisory is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair Counties from now until 8 a.m., Thursday.

A Monroe man who disappeared 31 years ago after an argument with his brother is still missing.

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties from noon Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair counties from noon Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday.

It becomes cloudier and warm Tuesday (June 14) and remains warmer than average tonight. Dangerously hotter, more humid air arrives tomorrow. Much higher temperatures with excessive heat and humidity will be here. People staying cool and healthy is imperative. After a cold front brings storms before the end of Thursday, it will be sunnier, warm, and comfortable for Friday and Father’s Day weekend, including Juneteenth.

Police correctly predicted where a “bank robbery crew” that targeted three branches in Monroe County would commit their 15th bank robbery in the fifth different state, and after a 50-mile, high-speed car chase, two members of the group were taken into custody, officials said.

A flood watch is in effect for Detroit in the early auto Southeast Michigan. Sanilac County is excluded. That said, the entire region should be on guard for flooding from this evening through the first half of tomorrow.

Ford has announced plans to invest $3.7 billion and create 6,200 union jobs in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri, with $2 billion being invested in Southeast Michigan.

A 6-year-old girl and two men drowned over the weekend at three lakes in Oakland, Monroe, and Lenawee counties, officials said.

A 45-year-old man has drowned in a small southeastern Michigan lake.

An estranged husband was caught stalking his wife with loaded guns in his truck, and then he drunkenly tried to flee police before crashing into a pole, Monroe County deputies said.

Sherry remembers May 24, 2009 vividly. She was just about to leave work when her daughter Jennifer called.

Police are searching for a 2-year-old child from Monroe who they say is in danger.

Police are searching for a 2-year-old child who they say is in danger.

Three years ago, when a beaten and battered Ronald Greene drew his final breath on a rural roadside, his death in Louisiana State Police custody seemed destined for obscurity.

Several gowns Marilyn Monroe donned for “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business” are going up for auction this summer along with 1,400 other pieces of Hollywood history.

A Monroe County deputy saved himself with Narcan after he accidentally breathed in a substance while searching an inmate’s property, officials said.

A Monroe County major has been charged after he submitted overtime documents for shifts he didn’t work, state officials said.

A Monroe business received a bomb threat, had a rock thrown through its window and was ultimately firebombed over the course of eight days, police said.

Monroe police arrested one person for attempted murder after a man was cut in the neck with an “edged weapon,” they said.

Warmer air surging in has pushed afternoon temperatures into the low 60s (16 to 17 degrees Celsius) in some parts of Metro Detroit, with others in Lenawee and Monroe counties even approaching 70 degrees (20 to 21 degrees Celsius) in spots.

The Monroe Police Department responded to Carroll Ochs Jewelers after their hold-up alarm was triggered after a man who stole two engagement rings valued at $20,000 to $30,000 each.

A high wind watch has been issued for Sunday morning in Southeast Michigan.

A high wind watch has been issued for Sunday morning in Southeast Michigan.

Oaks of Righteousness Christian Church said some days it’s gotten so low that they had only 20 boxes left to give.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Southeast Michigan from 6 p.m. Thursday until 8 a.m. Friday.

A 33-year-old Monroe man and suspected child predator was arrested after arranging to meet up with a 14-year-old girl, police said.

Things are at least looking better for a lot of residents in Monroe after ice jams in the River Raisin caused the river to overflow and create flooding on the streets.

Sunday will be chilly, but definitely not as frigid as the past couple days.

The mercury sinks quickly as skies remain pretty clear and heat flows back to space Saturday evening and Saturday night.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

The pictures of the River Raisin Friday, Feb. 18, were incredible. First, the river was filled with ice chunks, ultimately topping the water like rugged terrain. But the weight of that ice forced the water sideways into the streets, cars, and doorsteps.