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Georgia-Pacific closing Milan corrugated plant, laying off 119 employees
MILAN, MI -- Leading corrugated box manufacturer, Georgia-Pacific is set to permanently close its Milan plant and lay off all employees at the location by July. Georgia-Pacific notified the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity on May 6 that it will close the plant at 951 County St. by July 6, which will impact 119 jobs.
Milan exchange student excels on track, learns American football
MILAN – Virgile Gruwez-Guinet came to the United States to improve his English and further his quest to become a lawyer. The exchange student will return home to France next month with a lot of new friends, at least one school record and a passion for football. Gruwez-Guinet knew nothing about football when he...
Stacy’s Sparkles plans final fundraising celebration May 18
MONROE — Stacy’s Sparkles is planning its final fundraiser. Slated for 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the VFW Hall, 400 Jones Ave. in Monroe, the event will offer dinner, raffle baskets, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and a cash bar. Bronco McKart will serve as host...
Airport's Matt Foor set Region record with throw of 177-1 in discus
CHELSEA – Matt Foor always considered himself to be more of a shot-putter than a discus guy. But something changed over the past year or so. Now, he is the best discus thrower in Monroe County Region history. ...
Anglers rescue boaters from sinking vessel in Lake Erie, Monroe County Sheriff's Office says
MONROE COUNTY, Michigan — Three boaters were rescued from Lake Erie in Monroe County Sunday afternoon when their vessel overturned. According to a press release from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, authorities received a call around 3:30 p.m., stating a vessel had overturned offshore from Sterling State Park and that three people were in the water. The sheriff's office marine unit responded to the scene, alongside the Frenchtown Township Fire Department and South Shore Marine Towing.
Graduation season begins this weekend in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY — Graduation season begins this weekend in Monroe County. Monroe County Middle College and St. Mary Catholic Central and Dundee high schools will hold commencement ceremonies this weekend. Graduating will be 59 students. Student speakers are Madison DuVall, Samantha Francis, Reese Johnson, Ashley Ray and Mara Vitale.
Army nurse shares Vietnam War experiences with Monroe chapter of DAR
MONROE — Sandy Wilson, who served in the Army Nurse Corps, recently spoke to members of the Nancy DeGraff Toll Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. “It was a pleasure to have her speak to our ladies. She shared her experience while serving during the Vietnam War with us,” said the chapter's Deborah Comer. ...
Pedestrian dies after struck along Will Carleton Road
ASH TWP. — A Canton man died early Thursday after he was struck by a vehicle while walking along Will Carleton Road. Troopers from the Monroe Post of the Michigan State Police were dispatched at about 4:30 a.m. to a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Will Carleton Road near Port Creek Road, a news release from the post said. From evidence at the scene, troopers determined a black Lincoln passenger car driven by a 38-year-old man from Willis was traveling eastbound on Will Carleton Road and struck a 27-year-old man from Canton, who walking in the roadway.
Tecumseh school board rescinds pool bond proposal, now looking at sinking fund millage
TECUMSEH — It's on to Plan B as the Tecumseh Board of Education looks for a way to pay for repairs to the community pool building. After finding out that the scope of work planned to repair the corroded steel structure holding up the Tecumseh Memorial Community Pool's roof largely does not qualify for bond funding, the board on Monday voted 7-0 to rescind its decision on April 22 to ask voters to approve a millage to...
Monroe County sheriff warns homeowners about seasonal scams
MONROE — As homeowners begin to think about home improvement projects this spring and summer, law enforcement officials are warning about seasonal scams that arrive with the warmer weather. Two typical scams in the spring and summer months are the driveway sealing scam and the roofing scam, according to...
National speaker to talk about joy, purpose May 29 at Monroe Center for Healthy Aging
MONROE — Craig Zablocki believes joy and purpose can come with aging. A national motivational speaker, Zablocki will present at noon May 29 at the free National Senior Health & Fitness Day at Monroe Center for Healthy Aging, 15275 S. Dixie Highway. Registration is required. "We’ll look at the qualities of kids and...
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