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1 week ago | 
monroenews.com | Suzanne Nolan Wisler
Huron School District announced the top 10 students in the 2025 graduating class. The valedictorian is Gavin Scannell, who plans to study engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The salutatorian is Riley Lambert, who plans to study biology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. HURON TWP. — Huron School District announces the top Class of 2025 scholars at Huron High School.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Suzanne Nolan Wisler
(This story was updated to change and add a photo)MONROE COUNTY — Five Monroe County social service agencies had their federal grant funding cut April 1. At least two of the agencies said they could close if they don't find alternative assistance soon.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Suzanne Nolan Wisler |Dan Basso
Mackinac Island tourism officials say cleanup work this week following a major ice storm in northern Michigan has "yielded remarkable results" and many areas of the island that had been closed by damage now are open. "Great news from today!" the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau said on Facebook. "Many miles of trails are now open, including Arch Rock, Sugar Loaf, Rifle Range, Scott’s Cave, and Crooked Tree Roads, in addition to M-185, the road around the island.
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2 weeks ago | 
monroenews.com | Suzanne Nolan Wisler
Monroe County Community College's nursing program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The college is planning a reunion for the first graduating class of 1975, including an RN pinning ceremony on May 6. Sandy Libstorff, one of the program's first graduates, talks about the program and how it kick-started her long nursing career. MONROE — Fifty years ago, Monroe County Community College started its nursing program.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Suzanne Nolan Wisler
PETERSBURG — Summerfield Schools announces the top Class of 2025 scholars at Summerfield High School. Although high school graduation ceremonies are still months away, school districts across Monroe County are already preparing for them. Early in second semester, most districts determine the ranking of students according to grade point average. For years, The Monroe News has showcased the top 10 scholars in each Monroe County school district.
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2 weeks ago | 
monroenews.com | Suzanne Nolan Wisler
Monroe County residents participated in "Hands Off" rallies in Milan and Lansing to voice concerns of President Trump's actions. Rallies took place across the nation. The events fostered a sense of unity, said local participants. MONROE COUNTY — Dozens of Monroe County residents attended “Hands Off” rallies on Saturday. Many traveled to Lansing, but about 60 people took part in a small rally in Milan.
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2 weeks ago | 
farmersadvance.com | Suzanne Nolan Wisler
NEWPORT — Retired Monroe County Drain Commission commissioner, long-time Monroe County Fair Board member and lifelong area farmer Rollin Webb, 90, of Newport, died March 31. Funeral services are planned for Saturday. Webb was elected Monroe County drain commissioner for three consecutive terms, serving a total of 12 years before retiring in 2006. "He was a great man. I considered him to be a very good friend," said David Thompson, current Monroe County drain commissioner. "He hired me.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Suzanne Nolan Wisler
NEWPORT — Retired Monroe County Drain Commission commissioner, long-time Monroe County Fair Board member and lifelong area farmer Rollin Webb, 90, of Newport, died March 31. Funeral services are planned for Saturday. Webb was elected Monroe County drain commissioner for three consecutive terms, serving a total of 12 years before retiring in 2006. "He was a great man. I considered him to be a very good friend," said David Thompson, current Monroe County drain commissioner. "He hired me.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Suzanne Nolan Wisler
MILAN — Milan had a two-minute tornado Sunday night. The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac confirmed tornadoes touched down Sunday in Milan and New Haven Township. The Milan tornado, the weather service said, began at 6:51 p.m. and ended at 6:53 p.m. The storm tracked northeast, into a neighborhood along Wabash Street. It traveled a 0.4 mile path.
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3 weeks ago | 
monroenews.com | Suzanne Nolan Wisler
Ten bridges will be renovated and two new pedestrian bridges will be built in Monroe County in 2025. Some of the bridge work is part of the Countywide Bridge Rehabilitation Project. Other work is part of the Monroe Loop Trail project. MONROE COUNTY — 2025 is a big year for bridge work in Monroe County. Ten bridges will be renovated. Two new pedestrian bridges will be built. Some work has already begun.
