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Monroe County sheriff: Deputies arrest intoxicated man with gun after shots fired
FRENCHTOWN TWP. — Monroe County deputies responding to a call about shots being fired Friday night in Frenchtown Township arrested a man they reported as having a loaded handgun and being intoxicated. Deputies were dispatched at about 10:45 p.m. to the area of Eighth Street and Venice Road in...
Monroe County vital statistics: Recent marriage licenses, births
MONROE COUNTY — Below are recent birth announcements reported by ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital and recent marriage license applications reported by the Monroe County Clerk's Office. New arrivals Daughter, Della...
American Red Cross schedules Monroe County blood drives
MONROE COUNTY — The American Red Cross has set several July blood drives in Monroe County. People who donate blood through July 31 will receive a Fandango movie ticket for Universal Pictures' "Twisters" by email. Those who donate by July 14 also will receive a "Twisters" and Red Cross umbrella, while supplies last. ...
MONROE COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL IN 2023 OR 2024 MAY QUALIFY FOR FREE TUITION AND FEES AT MCCC
Through the State of Michigan's new Community College Guarantee program, Monroe County residents who graduated from high school in 2023 and 2024 may be eligible for free tuition and fees at MCCC. In addition to free tuition and fees, students who qualify for a Federal Pell Grant can receive a...
High-speed pursuit of stolen Durangos in Monroe County; suspects part of 'very organized ring'
FOX 2 (WJBK) - An attempted traffic stop by Dundee police led to a high-speed pursuit on US-23 of two stolen Dodge Durangos early Monday morning. Investigators believe the thefts are being conducted by an auto theft team, with the thieves using advanced technology to disarm and start many of the vehicles without keys.
Monroe County deputies arrest fleeing driver, 2 others after pursuit Sunday night
FRENCHTOWN TWP. — A pursuit by Monroe County sheriff's deputies of a reckless vehicle led to multiple arrests Sunday night in Frenchtown Township. Two of the people who were arrested were in a second vehicle that interjected itself into the original pursuit, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough reported. Those two interfered with deputies as they arrested the driver of the vehicle they originally were dispatched to investigate.
Offense steps up for Mason in win over Dundee in Fair Tourney
MONROE – Mason made its debut in the 50th annual Monroe County Fair Softball Tournament Sunday by winning a perfect game as Presley Stark and Riley Brighton struck out 11 of the 12 hitters they faced. Monday the offense took over. Coach Angie Gerber’s team broke open a close game by scoring 12 runs...
MCCC ANNOUNCES "HUSKY SHUTTLE," A Pilot Transportation Service for Students in Parts of Monroe County
Monroe County Community College will be offering a new transportation service starting with the Fall 2024 Semester, which begins Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Operated in partnership with Lake Erie Transit (LET), The Husky Shuttle will provide ‘door-to-door’ transportation on Mondays and Wednesdays during the academic year for students who reside in Frenchtown Township or the City of Monroe.
Monroe County Relay for Life's baby contest raises close to $2K for cancer research
MONROE COUNTY — Madison Chambers and Eren Arquette-Glaser won the 2024 Little Miss and Little Mister Relay for Life Photo Contest. This year's contest raised close to $2,000. The contest was part of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Monroe County. It was hosted by team Angels of Hope and Love. Voting recently ended. ...
Out-of-the-Way Michigan Pizzeria Gets Love For its Well Worn Exterior
There's something about a faded exterior of a pizza place that screams, "the pizza is so good and we've been around so long, don't worry what it looks like, just get inside." That may be the case with Detroit Beach Pizza north of Monroe on the shores of Lake Erie.
South Rockwood clips Bedford in key Fair Softball Tournament game
MONROE — South Rockwood played Bedford last summer in the finals of the Monroe County Fair Softball Tournament. The same two teams met Sunday on the opening day of the 50th edition of the county-wide event for 12-under teams. If their back-and-forth thriller is any indication, fans can expect a wild ride to the...
Man arrested for weapon violation in Monroe County subdivision after multiple gunshots heard in the area
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said a man was arrested for a weapons violation in a suburb of Frenchtown Township. He was found to be intoxicated while carrying a 9 mm Glock handgun, the sheriff’s office said.
Michigan men critically injured after found clinging to rocks on Lake Erie following boat crash
(CBS DETROIT) - Two Michigan men were rescued Thursday night after a crash caused there boat to partially sink while they were out on Lake Erie, officials said. At 11:26 p.m., Monroe County Central Dispatch received multiple calls about a boat sinking near the Bolles Harbor entrance and that there were people in the water. When deputies and fire officials arrived, they found a 62-year-old man and his 38-year-old son clinging to rocks close to the Hoffman Memorial Fishing Pier and rescued them from the water. A preliminary investigation revealed that the two men were in a 1983 26-foot Chris-Craft boat when, for reasons unknown at this time, the boat crashed into the seawall near channel marker #10 as they were trying to enter the harbor. The "hull of the boat was ruptured and the boat partially sank in the channel," the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said. The two men were taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Police say that speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 734-240-7703.
Round Two: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Has Landed in Michigan
They may look pretty but make no mistake: The invasive spotted lanternfly is a nasty, invasive creature, and it has been once again found in Michigan. On Monday (6/24), the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reported a small population of the creature in Monroe County. What is the...
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