School district joins Learning Bank Network

Bedford Now - Sat Nov 28

Bedford Public Schools has partnered with the Learning Bank Network in Monroe. The network is a collaboration of a dozen Monroe County organizations and plans to expand opportunities for residents to achieve the basic skills needed for success in postsecondary education and training, a news release said.

Warm fall singes local firewood sales

Toledo Blade - Fri Nov 27

For the hearty few who make their living cutting, splitting, stacking, and selling firewood, a mild autumn can pinch sales like wet wood on a dull chain saw.

Michigan teens who left friend's body in park face jail time

Lansing State Journal - Fri Nov 27

CARLETON - Two teenagers who allegedly left the body of a friend in a park after he overdosed on drugs could face up to a year in prison after entering no-contest pleas.

Teens won't fight charges they left body at Monroe County park

Press & Argus - Fri Nov 27

Two teens could face up to a year in prison after entering pleas Wednesday to leaving the body of an overdosed friend at a Monroe County park.

Teens who left body in park enter no-contest pleas

Burton News - Thu Nov 26

CARLETON, Mich. - Two teenagers who allegedly left the body of a friend in a park after he overdosed on drugs could face up to a year in prison after entering no-contest pleas.

No-contest pleas entered by teens over body left at Carleton park

Freep.com - RSS - Thu Nov 26

Two teens could face up to a year in prison after entering pleas Wednesday to leaving the body of an overdosed friend at a Carleton park.

Temperance office to shut, Monroe's to be expanded

Toledo Blade - Wed Nov 25

The expansion of the Michigan Secretary of State branch office in Monroe Township will be Bedford Township's loss.

Most Reliable Wireless Network Just Got Better for Customers in Monroe County, Michigan

TMCnet - Fri Nov 20

Verizon Wireless today announced it has completed the integration of its network with that of Alltel across Monroe County to provide customers with clearer reception, fewer dropped calls and more coverage, including stronger in-building coverage.

Saginaw Valley State University students taking an 'Alternative' weekend to help homeless

Saginaw News - Thu Nov 19

Eight students from Saginaw Valley State University are making a weekend out of an initiative usually reserved for week-long trips.

Monroe County residents ponder longer trip to get drivers licenses renewed

WTOL-TV Toledo - Wed Nov 18

People in Monroe County might soon have to travel further to get their drivers licenses renewed.