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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Lisa Vidaurri Bowling
MONROE — In addition to spring cleaning, now is the time to inspect your home and yard for dangerous materials and unsafe conditions. You will want to check each room in your house, including the attic and basement. Next, check the garage, yard and storage shed. The Monroe News asked John Wall, administrative commander with the Monroe Public Safety Department, to share information about some spring-cleaning fire safety tips.
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1 week ago | 
monroenews.com | Lisa Vidaurri Bowling
Remove flammable items from cooking areas and keep candles away from flammable materials. Clean grills of grease buildup and clear yards of dry debris to reduce fire hazards. Burning yard waste is prohibited in Monroe; residents should use designated bags or labeled cans for proper disposal. Bulk item pickups can be scheduled with the city. Spring cleaning is a good time to check for fire hazards in the home and yard.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Lisa Vidaurri Bowling
MONROE COUNTY — Monroe County Earth Day Expo is slated from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at Monroe County Community College’s Gerald Welch Health Education Building, 1555 S. Raisinville Road in Monroe. “Getting the opportunity for our community to unite, learn, connect and find pathways for meaningful action on issues vital to our shared future,” Dan Rock, recycling and green community program coordinator for Monroe County, said in an email. "We encourage everyone to join us.
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2 weeks ago | 
monroenews.com | Lisa Vidaurri Bowling
The Monroe County Earth Day Expo will be held on April 12th at Monroe County Community College. The expo will feature live music, food trucks, and exhibitors focused on sustainability and green living. Some of the major environmental challenges facing the planet include greenhouse gases, pollution, biodiversity loss, and depletion of natural resources. Attendees can learn about reducing their carbon footprint and ways to recycle.
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3 weeks ago | 
monroenews.com | Lisa Vidaurri Bowling
The Soroptimist International of Monroe County raised $3,900 to help women in need further their education. The funds were raised through a designer purse raffle and will provide laptops, bus passes, and fuel cards. The Soroptimists aim to empower women to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.
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3 weeks ago | 
monroenews.com | Lisa Vidaurri Bowling
Monroe County artist Presley Bergmooser created Big Wall Bootcamp, a program that allows students to design and create murals in their schools. Bergmooser teaches students the entire process of mural creation, from design to marketing and advertising. The goal of the program is to give students a creative outlet and allow them to leave their mark on their school. Bergmooser hopes to expand the program across Michigan. MONROE COUNTY — Big Wall Bootcamp?
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3 weeks ago | 
monroenews.com | Lisa Vidaurri Bowling
Rachael Patton owns and operates Pink Flamez, a home-based business that sells homemade barbecue sauces. Patton uses fresh ingredients, including ripe fruits and organic ketchup, to create unique flavor combinations. Pink Flamez offers a variety of sauces, including Granny’s O.G., sriracha strawberry, peach cobbler, and Cajun black cherry. Patton's long-term goal is to expand her business by opening a food truck and selling her sauces in local stores and online.
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3 weeks ago | 
monroenews.com | Lisa Vidaurri Bowling
March 31 is National Crayon Day and blue is the most popular color choice. Crayola crayons were first introduced in 1903 and sold in boxes of eight for a nickel. Coloring has been shown to relieve stress and promote relaxation. The name Crayola is a combination of the French words for chalk and oily. Crayola has retired several crayon colors over the years, but some are being reintroduced in a limited edition collection. March 31 is National Crayon Day, so what’s your favorite color?
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4 weeks ago | 
monroenews.com | Lisa Vidaurri Bowling
Monroe County Community College removed gender-inclusive bathroom signs after a survey revealed safety concerns among the campus community. The survey data indicated that many individuals felt the signs did not enhance safety and raised concerns about potential bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
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1 month ago | 
monroenews.com | Lisa Vidaurri Bowling
Stefania Blanchett owns and operates Bella Linea, a microblading business located in Monroe. Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo technique that creates the appearance of fuller, more defined eyebrows, typically lasting 1 to 3 years. Blanchett emphasizes the importance of client satisfaction, open communication and ongoing improvement in her practice. MONROE — Stefania Blanchett’s business, Bella Linea, started in 2023 as a personal journey. She wanted to get back to her roots of creativity.
