Santa making the trip to Museum Village during last year’s holiday season. ( Photo courtesy Museum Village) Santa Claus to visit Monroe on Saturday As he did last year, Santa Claus will be arriving (via helicopter) at Museum Village between 10 and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,... Local News 29 Nov 2023 | 10:36
Holiday concert with a touch of history coming soon Alex Prizgintas will be presenting two holiday concerts in the region featuring selections for Christmas, Hanukkah, and those... Entertainment 24 Nov 2023 | 12:09
Town of Warwick Police released this photo of a suspect stealing a blow mold Santa train decoration from Vincent Poloniak’s lawn around 2 a.m. December 31. Photo provided. UPDATE: Stolen from Spanktown: Santa train, Three Stooges, choir singers In the final days of the last-ever Spanktown Road holiday display, cherished pieces of it were stolen from 83-year-old Vincent... Local News 03 Jan 2023 | 05:52
2022 is the final year for the Poloniak’s light display at 22 Spanktown Road. Photo: Sammie Finch. 50 years of light and love on Spanktown Road After 50 years of cultivating an unforgettable Christmas experience in the heart of Florida, Vincent Poloniak is turning... Local News 28 Dec 2022 | 04:44
Experts said tree buyers should expect to pay between 10% and 30% more for both live trees and artificial trees this year and also have a smaller selection to choose from. Bah. Humbug. Expect to pay more for a Christmas tree Add Christmas trees to the list of items facing shortages and higher prices this year. Several factors are driving the trend,... Local News 23 Nov 2021 | 02:29
The Monroe Food Pantry provided holiday boxes at both Thanksgiving and Christmas to more than 75 families. Provided photos. Challenging times All of us have faced significant challenges in 2020. The Monroe Food Pantry has similarly encountered challenges seeing a... Letters to the Editor 21 Dec 2020 | 11:46
Museum Village is having an Art Show and Specialty Boutique items at the Christmas in the Village Event on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6, and again the following weekend, Dec. 12 and 13, from 1 to 6 p.m. Painting by Vaune Sherin. Photos provided by Christine Tucker Monroe. Art show and specialty boutique Entertainment 29 Nov 2020 | 01:42