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The following are some of the articles published during April 1921 in The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan. They include the end of the Monroe piers and the beginning of Girl Scouts in Monroe. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was in the news 100 years ago in Monroe, Michigan? The following are some of the articles that were published in The Monroe Evening News during March 1921. They include a pending merger among the local paper mills, one of Henry Ford's many business visits to Monroe, the building of Lincoln School and the start of what became Navarre Field. The "100 Years Ago" feature is a monthly series in print and online by The Monroe News; narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was in the news 100 years ago in Monroe, Michigan? The following are some of the articles that were published in The Monroe Evening News during March 1921. They include a pending merger among the local paper mills, one of Henry Ford's many business visits to Monroe, the building of Lincoln School and the start of what became Navarre Field. The "100 Years Ago" feature is a monthly series in print and online by The Monroe News; narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following are among the headlines published in The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, during February 1921. They include the construction of Lincoln School, which was demolished a few years ago; a bank robbery in Temperance; increasing cases of scarlet fever in Michigan and a party at the Masonic Temple. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following are among the headlines published in The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, during February 1921. They include the construction of Lincoln School, which was demolished a few years ago; a bank robbery in Temperance; increasing cases of scarlet fever in Michigan and a party at the Masonic Temple. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following are some of the headlines from The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, during January 1921. They include a quarantine situation for a smallpox situation; Prohibition violation investigations; and the possibility of placing a police searchlight atop a downtown Monroe bank building. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following are some of the headlines from The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, during January 1921. They include a quarantine situation for a smallpox situation; Prohibition violation investigations; and the possibility of placing a police searchlight atop a downtown Monroe bank building. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following are some of the headlines in The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, during December 1920. They include hunting season with less alcohol in the mix, an update on Great Lakes shipping season and a high school girls' basketball season preview. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following are some of the headlines in The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, during December 1920. They include hunting season with less alcohol in the mix, an update on Great Lakes shipping season and a high school girls' basketball season preview. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following are articles from The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, during November 1920. They range from election reports shortly after Michigan women won the right to vote, to changing of the clocks from Eastern to Central time. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following are articles from The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, during November 1920. They range from election reports shortly after Michigan women won the right to vote, to changing of the clocks from Eastern to Central time. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following are some of the headlines from The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, during October 1920. The news reports include a new nursing school in Toledo, a presidential campaign appearance in Monroe, and a warning about buying stolen automobiles on the second-hand market. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following are some of the headlines from The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, during October 1920. The news reports include a new nursing school in Toledo, a presidential campaign appearance in Monroe, and a warning about buying stolen automobiles on the second-hand market. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following headlines from September 1920 are from The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan. The news includes back to school reports, an upcoming Dollar Days sale and the mushroom harvest. There also was a bank robbery in downtown Monroe involving five suspects; but after a tire burst on their getaway car, they all ran into a cornfield. Officers and residents searched for hours, and finally caught the bandits. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The following headlines from September 1920 are from The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan. The news includes back to school reports, an upcoming Dollar Days sale and the mushroom harvest. There also was a bank robbery in downtown Monroe involving five suspects; but after a tire burst on their getaway car, they all ran into a cornfield. Officers and residents searched for hours, and finally caught the bandits. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fr. Stephen Rooney was among two people who died as a result of a boating accident on the Detroit River Aug. 16, 2020. One of his former parishes was St. Michael Catholic Church of Monroe, where an outdoor memorial service took place Aug. 21. Here are some of the remarks given by his friend and former co-worker, Sister Dorothy Jayne Krupp, Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fr. Stephen Rooney was among two people who died as a result of a boating accident on the Detroit River Aug. 16, 2020. One of his former parishes was St. Michael Catholic Church of Monroe, where an outdoor memorial service took place Aug. 21. Here are some of the remarks given by his friend and former co-worker, Sister Dorothy Jayne Krupp, Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

What happened in Monroe, Michigan, during August 1920? This selection of headlines from The Monroe Evening News includes plans to improve the city's water filtration system, a one-day bicycle tour by area Boy Scouts, the number of women registering to vote for the August election, and the local baseball season. "100 Years Ago" is a monthly feature in the print edition of The Monroe News. Paula Wethington narrates the headlines and handles audio production for the podcast version. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

What happened in Monroe, Michigan, during August 1920? This selection of headlines from The Monroe Evening News includes plans to improve the city's water filtration system, a one-day bicycle tour by area Boy Scouts, the number of women registering to vote for the August election, and the local baseball season. "100 Years Ago" is a monthly feature in the print edition of The Monroe News. Paula Wethington narrates the headlines and handles audio production for the podcast version. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Why did Henry Ford visit Monroe County, Michigan? That was the buzz in July 1920 when local residents realized he was in Monroe and got directions to Maybee to look over some railroad property. A few days later, the answer came via a company announcement: Ford had purchased the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad. Those stories and others from July 1920 in The Monroe Evening News are featured in our latest monthly installment of Retro Headlines. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

Why did Henry Ford visit Monroe County, Michigan? That was the buzz in July 1920 when local residents realized he was in Monroe and got directions to Maybee to look over some railroad property. A few days later, the answer came via a company announcement: Ford had purchased the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad. Those stories and others from July 1920 in The Monroe Evening News are featured in our latest monthly installment of Retro Headlines. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

Devin Freelon Jr., 18, of Monroe, Michigan, reportedly was assaulted on Saturday while visiting Sterling State Park with friends. He's black. The suspect is white. That's the story and the name invoked during a Black Lives Matter protest that took place in downtown Monroe, Michigan, Monday June 8, 2020. Reporting by Caitlin Taylor for The Monroe News; audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. The article is at https://www.monroenews.com/news/20200608/putting-name-to-it

Devin Freelon Jr., 18, of Monroe, Michigan, reportedly was assaulted on Saturday while visiting Sterling State Park with friends. He's black. The suspect is white. That's the story and the name invoked during a Black Lives Matter protest that took place in downtown Monroe, Michigan, Monday June 8, 2020. Reporting by Caitlin Taylor for The Monroe News; audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. The article is at https://www.monroenews.com/news/20200608/putting-name-to-it

The headlines from June 1920 in The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, include graduation ceremonies for St. Mary’s Academy and Monroe High School.  Here’s some of what was printed that month. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

The headlines from June 1920 in The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, include graduation ceremonies for St. Mary’s Academy and Monroe High School.  Here’s some of what was printed that month. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

Monroe News reporter Paula Wethington asked readers to send in voice messages with their answer to this question: "After the Pandemic is Over." Listen and you'll hear wishes about senior year traditions, visits with family, and going to summer music festivals again.  

Monroe News reporter Paula Wethington asked readers to send in voice messages with their answer to this question: "After the Pandemic is Over." Listen and you'll hear wishes about senior year traditions, visits with family, and going to summer music festivals again.  

The "100 years ago" column is a monthly feature in The Monroe News of Monroe, Michigan; and in our podcast productions. This month's headlines include advice on how to properly honor one's mother for Mother's Day. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

The "100 years ago" column is a monthly feature in The Monroe News of Monroe, Michigan; and in our podcast productions. This month's headlines include advice on how to properly honor one's mother for Mother's Day. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

The following are headlines from The Monroe Evening News, forerunner to The Monroe News of Monroe, Michigan, in April 1920. The news reports include the sale of Monroe Steel Castings, the 1920 Census tally, and a prohibition-era raid of raisin mash and whiskey. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

The 1918 influenza epidemic is believed to have caused more than 130 deaths in Monroe County, Michigan, from fall 1918 to summer 1919. This is an audio rendition of a history article written by Suzanne Nolan Wisler for The Monroe News; narration and audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. 

What time is it? If you lived in Monroe County, Michigan, during the late 1960s and early 1970s, you may have responded with "Ohio Time or Michigan Time?" In this podcast episode, Paula Wethington from The Monroe News relates some of the stories found in the newspaper's archives about the years when Michigan refused to follow Daylight Saving Time. This rippled into confusion and frustration for school schedules, factory shifts and even church times during the weeks (or months) that Ohio clocks were one hour ahead of Michigan clocks.   #MichiganHistory

The headlines in The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, during March 1920 included: A sarcastic formula for income tax calculation. Debate about cigarette use by women. The appointment of a new sheriff. A proposed law that married men's salaries be shared 50/50 with their wives. Give a listen to what life was like 100 years ago in southeast Michigan!   Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.  

The following audio report is based on articles published March 3, 2020, in The Monroe News of Monroe, Michigan. While there are not yet any Covid 19 / coronavirus reports in Michigan, southeast Michigan officials are coordinating resources and making recommendations on how to prevent or limit its spread. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

The headlines in Monroe, Michigan, during February 1920 included the Prohibition-era raid of a home where raisin mash, whisky and a still were found; a teacher shortage across Michigan and the latest "cure" for influenza. These news reports were published in The Monroe Evening News. Audio production by Paula Wethington.

The following is an audio production of news and headlines during January 1920 in Monroe, Michigan, from the files of The Monroe News, known at the time as The Monroe Evening News. There are descriptions of New Year's parties, the crazy high prices for muskrat skins and meat, the start of St. Joseph Catholic Church (now the site of Oaks of Righteousness), and how to "get rid of" Canadian currency that was showing up in southeast Michigan. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. 

The headlines from Monroe, Michigan, during December 1919 included damage from a severe windstorm, complaints about "dirty" paper money, and the impact of a coal strike and labor shortage. But Christmas plans as noticed in shops and in the community were said to be merrier than in December 1918; and the city had on display its largest community Christmas tree yet with 200 electric lights. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

Headlines from The Monroe Evening Evening News of Monroe, Michigan, during November 1919 included a typical Thanksgiving dinner for the local residents, preparations for the Christmas shopping season and the fact that more than 50 girls were practicing in hopes of making the Monroe High School girls' basketball team. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. 

Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, gave a town hall meeting Oct. 1 in Dundee, Michigan. The Monroe News heard from some readers after the article was published Oct. 2 that they would like to hear more of the comments and conversations; and so, here are the some excerpts of the program. Here's the article. https://www.monroenews.com/news/20191002/impeachment-inquiry-heated-topic-at-walberg-coffee-hour Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

The Monroe County Road Commissioners faced an angry crowd of farmers during the decision to pave Ready Road instead of Egypt Road in fall 1919. In addition, the frog leg harvest along the River Raisin was said to be among the "best in years." Listen to these and other headlines from The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan; forerunner to The Monroe News. This podcast feature is based on the "100 Years Ago" column that runs monthly in The Monroe News. Audio production by Paula Wethington.

Congratulations! You're a new grandparent. What name will you be known by? This question isn't as obvious as it may have been a generation or two ago - as a national study says only about half of today's grandparents are known by Grandma or Grandpa. Here are some of the names that readers of The Monroe News in Monroe, Michigan, said they are known by, or would like to be known by. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. The article link is https://www.monroenews.com/news/20190908/what-is-your-grandparent-name

Probably no one was more surprised than Madalyn Poupard that she won Miss Monroe County 2019. Here's the announcement of the finalists and titleholder, and her backstage interview. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

FREE - Financial Resource Education Event - will take place 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at the La-Z-Boy Center at Monroe County Community College in Monroe, Michigan. In this interview, Jeanette McDonald from Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County's Habitat HOPE Financial Coaching program, talks to Paula Wethington of The Monroe News about the event and what visitors can look for that day. All services and resources that will be provided on site are free through the help of these sponsors: Fifth Third Bank, Molina Health Care, Monroe Bank & Trust and Flagstar Bank.

One of the most popular features in The Monroe News is our "100 Years  Ago" column; which runs monthly. This podcast includes some of the articles from The Monroe Evening News from August 1919. They include aeroplane rides, World War I veterans settling into new gigs such as a local physician practice, and concern that Oldport School might not be able to have classes in the fall for lack of a teacher. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

The Monroe County (MI) 2019 4H Royalty members were announced July 31, 2019, at the Monroe County Fair. Listen to the introductions for Prince Brandon Fisher, Princess Sydney Linn, King Devin Finnerty and Queen Alivia Funchion. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

The following is a special edition of The Monroe News' Retro Headlines podcast; providing reactions of residents of Monroe County, Michigan, gave to The Monroe Evening News during July 1969 of the historic moonwalk. The newspaper article related here in audio format featured comments from school teachers, homemakers, farmers and students. "This kind of thing only happens once in a lifetime," Charles Roelant of South Rockwood said about the Apollo moon mission. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

The headlines in Monroe, Michigan, during July 1919, included the naming of the local American Legion post in honor of of Carl F. Payson of Monroe, killed in the recent war. Taking a ride in an airplane was the latest trend in Monroe; and electricity lines were starting to be extended just past the city limits. A "skyrocket" struck a woman who was standing on the piers; she was not seriously injured. And residents of Petersburg and Deerfield were making investments into what would be called Deerfield Oil and Gas Company; in hopes of finding petroleum, natural gas or minerals underground. These were among the headlines in The Monroe Evening News; the Monroe News reprinted them as part of its "100 Years Ago" history column this month. Audio production by Paula Wethington of The Monroe News.

A lively discussion about Monroe County's possibilities and its future spun into promises of follow up action when the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce held its breakfast program today. The panel speakers, under the topic of "Quality of Life" were Bart Lydy, president of the Home Builders Association of Monroe County; Jon Standifer, a real estate agent with Century 21 Allstar Real Estate Team; and Jason Morgan, unit supervisor at Sterling State Park. The emcee was Matt Budds, chairperson of the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

When Monroe, Michigan's temperatures hit 101 in June 1919, residents sought relief in the Lake Erie waters at Monroe piers and Toledo Beach. The ice cream parlors and "near beer" emporiums also had a brisk business. And did you know there was a time when the bounty on rat heads turned in to local authorities was at least 5 cents a head? These are among the headlines that were in The Monroe Evening News in June 1919; and part of our monthly "100 years ago" column. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

Preparations have begun for the 2020 Census. As part of that effort, The Poynter Institute along with its sponsors hosted a conference, "Covering the 2020 Census," June 3 and 4 in Detroit. About 40 journalists from across Michigan, including Paula Wethington from The Monroe News, attended the workshop. This podcast is an interview with one of the speakers, Margo Anderson of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, on her specialty of the history of the Census. Her book is "The American Census - A Social History."

After decades of complaints from residents, and arguments in Lansing about the details, the Michigan House and Senate both today passed a bill that would dramatically cut car insurance premiums that have been called the highest in the country. This podcast gives some of the details of Senate Bill 1, which at the time of the recording had not yet been signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer but was expected to get her approval. There also are reactions from Monroe County's lawmakers in Lansing, all of whom voted for the proposal. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

UPDATE: With grassroots support and one more push to clear the logistics, the River Raisin Jazz Festival will return in 2019 as a one-day event on Aug. 10; and plans are in the works to continue it for many years to come although in a new format. ORIGINAL NOTE: It's the end of an era, as the River Raisin Jazz Festival will not happen again after having been a summer tradition for years in downtown Monroe, Michigan. Brad Schreiber, who was one of the people involved with the project, read some of the comments that were left by fans on the jazz festival Facebook page after the decision and announcement was made regarding plans for 2019. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

The following are headlines from The Monroe Evening News, a forerunner to The Monroe News of Monroe, Michigan, during May 1919. This monthly podcast episode is based on the "100 years ago" column that is published first Tuesday of the month. The news reports included the opening of the Reaper Theater on Front Street, the fact that postal workers were on the alert about suspicious packages, and Dansard and Son's State Bank purchasing its new location on Washington Street. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

Monroe County Community College held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 on May 3. The student speakers were Trisha Schuver and Aleija Rodriguez. This podcast episode features their commencement speeches. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

Michigan's annual Severe Weather Awareness Week, which takes place in early spring, is a time for Michigan residents to plan and prepare for tornadoes and other severe weather. Listen to this clip and you'll hear one of Monroe County's outdoor sirens during a regular monthly test; along with reminders that emergency officials have for Michigan residents about storm preparations and safety. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News.

Hundreds of children have been recovered safely since the Michigan AMBER Alert system began in 2001. But over the years, there have been numerous changes as to how and why these alerts are issued; and specifically, how those notifications are given to the public. This podcast about the history of Michigan's AMBER Alert system and some of the cases when it was used is based on news reports that were published in April 2017 in The Monroe News of Monroe, Michigan, and in March 2019 in The Sault News of Sault St. Marie, Michigan. Audio production by Paula Wethington of The Monroe News.

On March 7, 2019, a Romulus woman was driving near Kiwanis Park in Frenchtown Township, Michigan, when her car went into an icy creek and became partially submerged. Listen and you'll hear the 911 calls as first her son, and then the victim herself, speaks to emergency dispatchers as they try to locate her. The 911 calls were handled by Monroe County Central Dispatch. Audio production by Paula Wethington for The Monroe News. The news article by Caitlin Taylor is at https://www.monroenews.com/news/20190309/how-dispatchers-and-firefighters-saved-woman-from-icy-creek

Paul C. LaMarre III, Port Director of Port of Monroe, in Monroe, Michigan, was the guest speaker at the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting March 7. This podcast episode features some of his remarks during the program; the emcee who can be heard asking questions was Matt Budds, chairperson of the Monroe County Chamber. Audio production by Paula Wethington of The Monroe News.

The following headlines are from March 1919 in The Monroe Evening News of Monroe, Michigan. The stories related included a destructive windstorm in early 1919 in which trees and buildings - including a school in Newport - were badly damaged and train transportation was delayed for hours. There were no serious injuries or fatalities. You'll also hear one of the early stories of Monroe Auto Equipment Manufacturing company; the first woman in Monroe County to be named a law enforcement officer; and a reminder that men are not to assist women in marking ballots at the polls. This is part of our "100 Years Ago" feature that is published monthly in The Monroe News. Narration and audio production by Paula Wethington.

Modern technology, including improvements in DNA evidence, has helped  investigators solve several cold cases involving victims whose bodies were found in the Monroe County, Michigan, area. The most recently solved case is that of Delores Griffin of Illinois, whose body was dumped at Sterling State Park in 1975. You can read Delores' story at https://www.monroenews.com/news/20190214/puzzling-loss-cold-case-solved-after-43-years. This audio production is by Paula Wethington of the Monroe News.

Jeanette McDonald, housing counselor and financial coach with Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, talks with Paula Wethington of The Monroe News about the 2019 Show Me the Money Day. The event takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. Jan 31 at the La-Z-Boy Center at Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, Michigan.

Did you know President Theodore Roosevelt had visited Monroe, Michigan, in 1896, when he was still a New York City police commissioner? As a result, there was a reception in his honor in the city when he died in January 1919. Other headlines from the time, as found in The Monroe Evening News, include porkless Saturday added to the meatless and wheatless days requested by federal officials; progress continuing on plans for Monroe's first city hospital; and snowdrifts as high as 20 feet that stranded some truck drivers arriving from Detroit. This podcast is based on the "100 Years Ago" column that appears monthly in The Monroe News; audio production by Paula Wethington of The Monroe News.

Ralph Mahalak Jr. has been named Grand Marshal of the 2018 Christmas Magic in Monroe - Parade and Winter Wonderland, which takes place Dec. 15 in and around Loranger Square in historic downtown Monroe. You'll find all the event details at www.christmasmagicinmonroe.com. In this Christmas-themed interview with Monroe News reporter Paula Wethington, Mahalak shares memories of singing carols with his grandmother, ponders which Christmas story character is "the most villiany," and gives heartfelt holiday wishes to everyone in Monroe - especially who are going through tough times. You'll find the news story about the Grand Marshal appointment in the Nov. 21 edition of The Monroe News and at www.monroenews.com.