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The Monroe News DUNDEE — Fire investigators continued sifting through rubble at a Dundee apartment complex where a weekend blaze claimed the life of a tenant and caused heavy damage to several units. Dundee Police Chief Kent Jeppesen reported the fire appeared to have started in the area of the living room and balcony of a second-floor apartment occupied by Sean Johnson, 43. He died from injuries suffered in the fire.  Jeppesen said The Monroe County Fire Investigation Team is working on the...

Vigil in Stroudsburg planned for George Floyd The Monroe County Chapter of the NAACP will observe the one-year anniversary of Floyds death in Stroudsburg. Author: Carmella Mataloni Updated: 5:04 PM EDT May 25, 2021 STROUDSBURG, Pa. — One year after George Floyd was killed at the hands of police in Minnesota, people in Monroe County are planning to honor the man whose death sparked a worldwide movement for change. "I think for those of us that truly respect this...

Official: “Everything possible” in cause of fire DUNDEE -- Fire investigators continued sifting through rubble at a Dundee apartment complex where a weekend blaze claimed the life of a tenant and caused heavy damage to several units. Dundee Police Chief Kent Jeppesen reported the fire appeared to have started in the area of the living room and balcony of a second-floor apartment occupied by Sean Johnson, 43. He died from injuries suffered in the fire. Jeppesen said The Monroe County Fire I...

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EDITOR’S NOTE: All events in this directory are subject to change or cancellation in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Church Events Athens Lutheran Church: will have Christmas Eve services at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a Christmas morning service at 10 a.m.. Follow the church online for more information at athenslutheranchurch.org Church located at 710 Forrest Avenue. Athens Christian Church: will host a parking lot candlelight service on the Dec. 23 from 6-6:30 p.m. There will be singing...

EDITOR’S NOTE: All events in this directory are subject to change or cancellation in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Church Events Athens Lutheran Church: will continue Wednesday Advent Services on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Follow the church online for more information at athenslutheranchurch.org Church located at 710 Forrest Avenue. Miscellaneous East Tennessee Treasure Hunters Club: Currently being formed for anyone interested in metal detecting and wants to be in a grou...