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🌱 Why federal agents moved in on a released Monroe County inmate
What's up Monroe! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why federal agents moved in on a released Monroe County inmate
- How a Monroe County runner made all-state four straight years
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Monroe? Post it to Monroe photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Not as cold with high clouds, with a high of 34 and low of 31 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy; areas of morning fog, temps: high: 40, low: 31.
- Thursday: Windy with rain, with a high of 47 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Border Patrol arrests German national in Monroe for deportation after child sex offense conviction (michigansthumb.com) — Federal agents took a man into custody in Monroe for deportation after he served time in the Monroe County jail for a child sex offense uncovered by local and federal investigators. The case involved the county’s internet predator task force and highlights ongoing cooperation between Monroe County authorities and federal immigration enforcement to remove offenders after their sentences. 
• Four-time All-Stater LaFountain is girls cross country runner of year (monroenews.com) — A standout St. Mary Catholic Central runner from the Monroe County Region has been named Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year after qualifying for state all four years and repeatedly earning all-state honors. Her senior season included multiple invitational and league titles, a strong state meet finish, and a commitment to continue running at Wayne State University.
📸 Around Monroe
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Environmental Health Appeals Board Meeting
Monroe County, MI Calendar , 2353 South Custer , Monroe
8:00 am -
Parent & Child Play Group
Blue Bush Branch Library , 144 Main St. , Dundee
9:15 am -
Dorsch Afternoon Book Club
Dorsch Memorial Branch Library , 18 East First St. , Monroe
2:00 pm -
Santa Claus visit at Mall of Monroe
The Mall of Monroe , 2121 N Monroe St , Monroe
3:00 pm -
Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)
Blue Bush Branch Library , 1104 East Fourth St. , Monroe
3:00 pm -
Cocoa, Cards, and Christmas Cheer
Blue Bush Branch Library , 4349 Oak St. , Luna Pier
4:00 pm -
Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)
Blue Bush Branch Library , 1104 East Fourth St. , Monroe
5:00 pm -
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Monroe County, MI Calendar , 125 E. Second St. , Monroe
6:00 pm -
Adult & Child Cookies and Canvas
Ellis Library and Reference Center , 3700 S. Custer Rd. , Monroe
6:30 pm -
Drop-off Recycling - Monroe
Monroe County, MI Calendar , 4925 E. Dunbar Road , Monroe
7:00 am -
Holiday Puzzle in a Day
Ellis Library and Reference Center , 3700 S. Custer Rd. , Monroe
9:00 am -
Bucket Beats: Rhythm and Books!
Ida Branch Library , 3016 Lewis Ave , Ida
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am now desperate for this cat to be gone, she is not fitting in at all with the other three cats , I’ve tried pheromones and it’s not working.
Anyone please Ive been posting this for months now and I can’t continue. Fixed female and up to date on shots I believe but the person who owned her… (Nextdoor Oakridge Estates)
- Michigan Staffing posted a job opening for FT Dockworker- Inbound- 2:30 AM Start in Monroe. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Retail Backroom Processing Associate in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carleton
- Michigan Gets its Own DOGE (stevegruber.com)
Flat Rock
- Monroe County Region varsity sports schedule for week of Dec. 15-21 (monroenews.com)
Ok Monroe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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