Hey there, Monroe! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• New Business Proposed For Prominent Site In Monroe (patch.com) — Monroe officials are weighing a proposal to turn the vacant former Rite Aid on Monroe Turnpike into a Town Fair Tire shop, offering tire sales and related services but no oil changes or repairs. Planning and Zoning commissioners, along with residents, are debating noise, wetlands, and property value impacts, while some neighbors welcome new tax revenue and reuse of the empty building.
• Northeastern women's soccer team announces eight signings for 2026 season (soccerwire.com) — Monroe soccer standout Ella McGee, a Masuk High School star and 2025 state tournament MVP, has committed to play forward for Northeastern University’s women’s soccer team. She’s one of eight new signings, bringing her All-State and All-New-England credentials from Monroe to the Huskies’ 2026 roster.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: To show the opossum how its done! (Thank you Mary Lynn S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
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