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The following is the school menu for the week of April 22 - 26.

Monroe County Board of Developmental Disabilities has rescheduled its regular meeting of the board for 6:30 p.m.

Oh, the things you can think.What, per chance, do you think of when you think about Dr.

Clip clop, clip clop.The repetitive clacking of approaching travelers echoed on the pavement at the sharp turn a few miles north of Woodsfield on State Route 800.“Whoa there,” Kreg said.Staccato cloppings accompanied as the Beacon Action News Team halted their steeds in unison.Kreg, Alex and Taylor left the “horses” near the entrance to 40 & 8 and ventured north on foot.They stopped a short distance away at the edge of the road.The Action News Team stood there over a large, shiny rock.The rock was no typical rock.

A strange shadow was cast over Monroe County in the afternoon Monday, April 8.

The warnings coming throughout the day Tuesday, April 2 had most of the county on alert for a second round of tornadoes.But what was coming ended up being a completely different disaster for many county residents - especially those on the Ohio River.Heavy rains drenched Monroe County in the days leading up to Tuesday, April 2.

The smooth sound of a piano being played trickled out into the streets of Woodsfield Sunday, April 7.

Monroe County seniors have more fun trips to look forward to this season as the next slate of Wandering Wednesday trips has been announced.

Sometimes government can take time.

The Monroe County Commissioners joined forces with Monroe County’s JFS to combat child abuse and neglect.The commissioners proclaimed April Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month during their regular meeting Monday, April 8.According to the proclamation read by the commissioners, nearly 4 million children were reported abused or neglected in federal fiscal year 2023, with 15,400 confirmed reports in the state of Ohio.Partnerships shared by social service agencies, law enforcement agencies, local businesses and religious and civic organizations can help create and maintain effective child abuse prevention programs.Monroe County JFS Director Jeannette Schwall credited some of those partnerships that exist locally.In Monroe County, Monroe County JFS works with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, which provides an officer to assist county social service workers.Schwall thanked Monroe County Sheriff Charles Black for providing Deputy Michael Boucher to Monroe County JFS.“(Boucher) is a huge asset,” Schwall said.