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September 2008
Monroe Police officers reject tentative contract.
The Monroe Police Department’s union for its patrol officers soundly rejected a tentative collective bargaining agreement Wednesday, Sept. 24, recently reached between the city and union representatives, said Detective Ken Parson, who represents the patrol officers. Sticking points in the three-year pact with the Ohio Patrolmen Benevolent Association are for paid vacation to match the city’s fire department, which gets four weeks for 10 years of service compared to patrol officers four weeks for 15 years of service; receiving some form of retroactive pay; and higher health insurance costs that non-union employees do not currently incur, Parson said. He said the union plans to talk with city officials to try and come to terms on these issues. Parson said if both sides are unable to iron out their differences then they would go to what is called a fact finder (an arbitrator) for non-binding arbitration. if that is unsuccessful then they would move onto conciliation or binding arbitration. In binding arbitration, he said the patrol officers union would have to accept what deal the arbitrator offers. The sergeants unit postponed its vote until Monday, Sept. 29, due to scheduling conflicts, Parson said.
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Need a welfare check for a Monroe resident?
The city of Monroe has announced anyone who needs a welfare check for residents who are elderly, sick or have special needs and would like for a representative of the city to check on them may call (513) 539-9234. Someone will be sent.
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Hurricane Ike’s aftermath hits Monroe
Our newsrooms are buzzing with phone calls and tips from locals regarding the extensive damage caused by high winds that ravaged Monroe Sunday, Sept. 14. Trees have fallen on almost every road in the region. Lots of businesses are closed and city officials are out assessing the damage. “Duke Energy is restoring power around the city,” said Lt. Brian Curlis of the Monroe Police Department. “We’re just receiving a large call volume.” Curlis said it is imperative people stay away from down power lines. He said fires have been breaking out and it is a highly dangerous situation. The power is coming back on without warning and catching things around the wires on fire, including trees. People should report damages, but he said to stay far away from the scene. There are no local shelters that he is aware of, but he said the largest retirement home in the area, Mt. Pleasant Retirement Home, is operating on a diesel generator.
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Mount Pleasant Retirement Village chapel dedication
Mount Pleasant Retirement Village will dedicate its new $1.5 million chapel beginning at 2 p.m. on Sept. 24. The event is being held at the village, 225 Britton Lane. Mount Pleasant broke ground last October on the chapel now named for Mary H. Kittredge, the lead donor for the project, which was funded entirely through private donations. Kittredge, of Dayton, passed away in July just before her 100th birthday. The two-story, 3,724-square-foot chapel addition for the existing assisted living facility facing Britton Lane will seat 154 residents on the main floor and include an indoor 40-seat balcony, officials said. The chapel will provide designated space for church services, which have been held in meeting rooms or activity rooms. The multipurpose venue also will be used for community-wide events and performances, they said.
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