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6 days ago | monroenews.com | John McTaggart |Connor Veenstra

Memory Lane Drive-In Theater in Monroe is closing permanently. Declining attendance, streaming services, and lack of concession support were cited as reasons for the closure. The theater opened in 2021 on the site of a former drive-in. MONROE — The Memory Lane Drive-In Theater in Monroe is closing permanently according to a social post on the facility's Facebook page. "We sincerely regret to inform everyone that the decision has been made to permanently close Memory Lane Drive-In," the post stated.

1 week ago | monroenews.com | Eric Lawrence

Ronald Adams was performing maintenance on a conveyor line when he was pinned by a motorized arm, according to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The case is one of seven workplace fatalities under investigation in Michigan this year. Ronald Adams was the planner in the family, who always had a joke at the ready. And he loved to fix things. He was good with his hands.

1 week ago | monroenews.com | Susan Selasky

Coffee prices are expected to rise as a 10% tariff universal tariff on products imported to the U.S. went into effect on April 5. The added tariff hits at a time when prices of raw whole beans from major coffee-producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam are up due to climate conditions. Local coffee roasters are grappling with how to pass tariff costs onto consumers. Another component of the breakfast table is about to get pricier with tariffs in place.

1 week ago | monroenews.com | Tom Hawley

Bedford Express FRC Team #1023 is heading to the FIRST robotics World Championships in Houston. The team finished the Michigan state competition with a 40-11-2 record, ranking 33rd out of 525 teams. The team's robot, "B-Rex," competes in a game called "Reefscape" involving scoring coral, harvesting algae, and attaching to a barge. Thirty-three students, along with coaches and chaperones, will travel to Houston for the competition starting April 16, 2025. BEDFORD TWP.

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.