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Another Day Without Childcare

20+ hour, 9+ min ago  (1749+ words) MONROE " For the fifth year in a row, local childcare providers led an advocacy day aimed at bringing attention to the dire landscape of the current childcare funding situation in the state. "We invited all current elected officials and current…...

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themonroetimes. com > community > college-news-may-2-2026

College News: May 2, 2026

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (256+ words) University of Minnesota Duluth DULUTH, Minn. " The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean's List for Fall Semester 2025. Students on the Dean's List have achieved a grade point average of 3. 50 or higher while earning a minimum of 12 letter-graded…...

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Significant staff cuts announced following school referendum failure

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (472+ words) MONROE " The School District of Monroe acknowledges the official results of the April 7 operational referendum, in which 2, 803 residents voted in favor and 2, 957 voted against the measure. "While the outcome is not what the District had hoped for, we respect the…...

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themonroetimes. com > community > scholarship-aid-available-for-music-majors

Scholarship aid available for music majors

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (179+ words) Stateline Music Foundation of Freeport, Ill. , is offering scholarship aid for high school or home school seniors graduating in 2026 who will enroll in a music major curriculum in a junior college or a four-year college or university and reside or attend…...

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themonroetimes. com > local-news > dhs-releases-2025-statewide-vaccination-rate-data-childhood-rates-continue-decline

DHS releases 2025 statewide vaccination rate data, childhood rates continue decline

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (424+ words) The Monroe Times Legal Terms and Privacy MADISON " The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released its annual vaccination rates among children, adolescents, and adults for 2025. The data show Wisconsin's childhood vaccination rates continued to decrease last year. While…...

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themonroetimes. com > community > in-person-job-fair-at-the-beloit-public-library

In-person job fair at the Beloit Public Library

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (65+ words) The Monroe Times BELOIT " An In-Person Job Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, from 2-4 p. m. at the Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd. Beloit. 17 employers are registered from Rock County and the surrounding area with a reported 350-plus job openings. Individuals having…...

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themonroetimes. com > sports-2 > youth-sports > knights-of-columbus-hold-annual-free-throw-contest

Knights of Columbus Hold Annual Free Throw Contest

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (88+ words) The Knights of Columbus annual Free Throw Contest for Monroe Council #1471 was held on Sunday, Feb. 1 at the Colony Brands Green County Family YMCA. There were 12 participants: 11 boys and one girl. First and second place participants included, from left to…...

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themonroetimes. com > community > lafayette-county-4-h-brings-hands-on-programming-to-local-libraries

Lafayette County 4-H brings hands-on programming to local libraries

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (314+ words) DARLINGTON " Lafayette County Extension 4-H is bringing free, interactive programs to local libraries each month, offering youth and community members opportunities to connect, be creative, and try new activities. These themed craft and learning programs are designed to engage participants…...

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themonroetimes. com > community > giving-tree-extends-compassion-beyond-clinical-care-at-ssm-health-monroe-hospital

Giving Tree extends compassion beyond clinical care at SSM Health Monroe Hospital

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (485+ words) MONROE " This holiday season, SSM Health Monroe Hospital's Emergency Department waiting area has an added warm touch with a new "Giving Tree" that is decorated with handmade hats, scarves, mittens, and other winter essentials available for anyone who needs them....

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themonroetimes. com > views > times-columnists > the-energy-of-a-new-school-year-in-monroe

The Energy of a New School Year in Monroe

8+ mon, 5+ day ago  (605+ words) The hallways are buzzing again. After a summer of quiet buildings and long days of preparation, schools across our community opened their doors last week to welcome students for the start of a new academic year. From the youngest 4 K…...