Are You a Dog Lover?

Posted on 29. Dec, 2011 by CatnipandCarrots Tag: Parks, Catnip and Carrots, Dog Park

A volunteer committee is being formed to examine the feasibility of a dog park in Monroe. Catnip & Carrots Animal Bunch (a local animal welfare organization) is spearheading the discussion together with help from our Public Works Dept.

The first meeting will be on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 2 pm & again at 7 pm at the new Community Room, 6 East Ave., next to the new library. The Dog Park committee will be discussing locations, feasibility, funding, and other related items. All interested residents are invited to attend this information session. Read more »

Olive the Other Reindeer Story at MLL 12/17

Posted on 04. Dec, 2011 by tlh0603 Tag: Monroe, OH, Monroe Lending Library

Hats and Gloves for Needy Kids

Posted on 16. Oct, 2011 by admin Tag: LCNB National Bank, Police, Donations, Hats and Gloves

The Police Department and LCNB National Bank is working with Monroe Local Schools to get hats and groves to needy children before this winter weather hits. The school has identified 76 kids who are in need of winter hats and gloves. All donations will stay here in the community. Donations can be dropped off in the Police Lobby or at LCNB located at 101 Clarence F Warner Drive, Monroe Ohio by October 31.  If you have any questions please contact Officer Eric Walton (email) or at 360-2206, Ext. 1122.

Monroe Civil War Days - October 22-23

Posted on 30. Sep, 2011 by Monroe Historic... Tag: Monroe Area Community Foundation, Monroe Ohio, Monroe Civil War Days, battle, cannon, Civil War, Festival, food, History, horses, medical, reenactment, shopping

Mark your calendars for the big weekend - October 22 & October 23 at the Monroe Community Park on S. Main St. Event hours are 9am - 9pm Saturday and 9am - 3pm Sunday.

There will be parking on site and shuttles from the IGA & old High School lots, running every 15-20 minutes from 11am - 6pm on Saturday & 11am - 4pm on Sunday.

A full schedule is available on site. We are still adding more events as the excitement keeps building and you can also watch our website for updates: www.monroecivilwardays.com Read more »

Sat, Oct 1 - Apple Butter/Fall Fest

Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by Monroe Historic... Tag: Garver Family Farm Market, Monroe Ohio, Monroe Historical Society

The Monroe Historical Society's biggest fundraiser of the year is this Saturday, October 1 at the Garver Family Farm Market on Rt 63 & Yankee Road - our annual making of the apple butter! Read more »

9-11 Ceremony at Monroe City Building

Posted on 08. Sep, 2011 by admin Tag: 9-11 Ceremony

The second annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony being held on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 8:30 am. The Monroe Police Honor Guard will lower the flag on the Plaza at the City Building, replacing it with a new one — raising then lowering to half staff in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.  This ceremony will be short and the flag will be lowered at 8:46am when the first plane struck the World Trade Center. 

Monroe Firefighters Deployed to Help with Hurricane Irene Relief

Posted on 31. Aug, 2011 by admin Tag: Fire, FEMA, Hurricane Irene, IMAT

The Butler County Ohio Incident Management Team has been deployed to Schoharie County New York to assist in response to Hurricane Irene. The Butler County Incident Management Team is made of individuals from local Fire Departments, Emergency Management, and the Sheriff’s Office. They will assist with operations in the Schoharie County Emergency Operations Center. Costs will be reimbursed by FEMA.

Monroe Fire Department's Asst. Chief John Centers, Lt. Tom Waddell, and Firefighter John Day are among the group. Read more »

D.A.R.E. Graduation December 13

Posted on 30. Nov, 2010 by admin Tag: Police, Elementary, D.A.R.E.

submitted by Officer B. Kahny, School Resource Officer
I am glad to announce that we have had an exciting year with Monroe Elementary in D.A.R.E. We will hold 6th grade D.A.R.E. Graduation December 13 at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditorium.  If we can make a difference in one child’s life, it’s all worth it.  D.A.R.E. gives kids the opportunity to develop confidence and knowledge to make healthy choices.

Monroe Police and School District Offer ID Kits

Posted on 27. Mar, 2010 by admin Tag: Police, Elementary

Monroe Primary School and the Monroe Police Department are working together to make sure children in the district are better protected.  On Friday, March 19, 2010, Assistant Principal Nancy Stratton and School Resource Officer Brett Kahny passed out ID kits to all kindergarten children.  The kits were made available through The National Child Identification Program.

Monroe Area CIC Awards Business Grants

Posted on 27. Mar, 2010 by admin Tag: CIC, Development, Grants

The Monroe Area Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)recently awarded more than $30,000 in grant funds to local businesses through its Business Exterior Improvement Matching Grant and Downtown Development Grant Programs.
The CIC’s Board of Trustees awarded five Business Exterior Matching Grants for a total of $10,820. Because this program requires at least 50% of the project cost to come from the company, the $10,820 in grant funds is leveraging an additional $10,820 in private contributions.
Award recipients include Richter Landscaping ($360 for a new ground sign), Monroe Collision Center ($1,540 for landscaping improvements), Fixture Dimensions Incorporated ($2,050 for a new sign), Floorcraft Floor Coverings ($3,170 for a new sign), and Stratson Group/Greentree Plaza ($3,700 for landscaping improvements). Read more »