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Monroe live nativity offers a walk-through Christmas experience
A live, walk-through nativity will bring the Christmas story to Monroe for three nights in December. The Christ Child Festival will take place Dec. 11-13 at Grace Lutheran Church, 630 N. Monroe St., according to a community announcement. Presented by the Monroe Area LCMS Lutheran Churches, the free outdoor event will feature a series of biblical scenes leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. Guests will be guided through the story by shepherds as the live nativity portrays Mary and Joseph traveling to the City of David, shepherds watching over their flocks, heavenly hosts praising God and the birth of Jesus Christ. Live animals also will be part of the experience. Organizers said in the announcement that they hope the event will share the Christmas story while bringing "a spirit of hope, peace and light to all who attend." More: Christmas in Ida packs opening festivities with live music When to visit the Christ Child Festival The Christ Child Festival will be open from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 and from 3-6 p.m. Dec. 13. Visitors may arrive at any time during the scheduled hours and walk through the narrated nativity. The event is designed for children
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Jefferson Schools' superintendent returning from administrative leave
Jefferson Schools ' superintendent, Amy Gee, is returning from paid, non-disciplinary administrative leave on Thursday, Nov. 12. Gee was placed on leave in October. In a Nov. 11 message to district families and the community, which is posted on the district's Facebook page, Shane Foster, Jefferson's school board president, wrote, “On behalf of the Jefferson Board of Education, I am pleased to announce that our Superintendent, Mrs. Amy Gee, will officially return from her non-disciplinary paid administrative leave effective Thursday, November 12, 2026. Mrs. Gee and the Board of Education remain committed to the important work that has been accomplished on behalf of our Jefferson students, staff and families. We are united in our determination to continue moving Jefferson Schools forward, building upon our successes and ensuring that our students remain at the heart of every decision. This important work will continue with Mrs. Gee at the helm, providing the leadership, vision and dedication necessary to move our district forward. We appreciate the continued support of our Jefferson community and look forward to a bright future together.” The Monroe News asked Foster about the administrative leave, including the issues leading to the decision to put Gee on leave. On Nov.
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Sonic drive-in restaurant under construction in Taylor
A Sonic drive-in and drive-through restaurant is under construction at the southeast corner of Telegraph Road and Crowley Street. The previously vacant property is between Ecorse and Wick roads. “This project was announced years ago but changes delayed construction,” the city of Taylor said in a Facebook post. Sonic...