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A Monroe resident voiced her concerns about the M-W school district’s ICE policies. ( Pixabay photo.)

News. The Monroe-Woodbury board of education presented its proposed personnel budget and district goals

M-W school district faces calls to explain ICE protocols

20 Mar 2026 | 11:14

The Monroe-Woodbury board of education listened to a public comment calling for transparency on the district’s procedures regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at its Wednesday, March 18 meeting.

Monroe resident Carol Sotiropoulos, speaking on behalf of non-partisan group Hands Off Hudson...

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Members of the Boys Varsity team celebrate another season. ( Photo by William Dimmit)

Crusader basketball celebrates the season

17 Mar 2026 | 07:14

On Tuesday March 11 and Monday March 16 at the Captains Table, the Monroe Woodbury High School girls...

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Meet the candidates: Village of Monroe election March 18

17 Mar 2026 | 02:04

The Village of Monroe’s election is March 18. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Village...

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A mock-up of the relocated and refurbished donations shed planned for Sacred Heart Church. ( Photo provided.)

M-W High School senior seeks support for Eagle Scout project

17 Mar 2026 | 02:03

Sebastian Sequeiros, a senior at Monroe Woodbury High School and member of Boy Scout Troop 440 of Monroe,...

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New York State Police had a recruiting tent at the 2025 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Photo: Maebel Van Ek Photography

New standards make it easier to join police, military, corrections

17 Mar 2026 | 04:02

In recent years and especially since COVID, recruiting for uniformed services is down across the country....

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Rep. Pat Ryan will host a spring service academy information session on March 21. ( Photo from patryan.house.gov.)

Congressman Pat Ryan to hold spring service academy information session

12 Mar 2026 | 11:04

Congressman Pat Ryan will hold his spring service academy information session on Saturday, March 21,...

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Sem. James Skoufis, joined by state and local politicians announces efforts to alleviate congestion at a busy Monroe-Woodbury intersection. ( Photo provided.)

Skoufis, Eachus announce funding to alleviate traffic in Monroe-Woodbury

09 Mar 2026 | 01:37

Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Chris Eachus (D-New Windsor) joined local leaders...

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News. The Monroe-Woodbury board of education presented its proposed personnel budget and district goals

M-W school district faces calls to explain ICE protocols

Crusader basketball celebrates the season

Meet the candidates: Village of Monroe election March 18

M-W High School senior seeks support for Eagle Scout project

New standards make it easier to join police, military, corrections

Congressman Pat Ryan to hold spring service academy information session

Skoufis, Eachus announce funding to alleviate traffic in Monroe-Woodbury

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