Birthday Hugs Fifth-grader Zakia Lambesis gives his third-grade brother, Izaya Fisher a hug on his ninth birthday during a recent recess. Higher grade levels at Northside Elementary School in Monroe sometimes share an afternoon recess and it gives siblings a chance to find each other. Main Street Monroe to host New Year’s Eve Cheese Drop again Bel Canto Singers Concert Dec. 22 PDC’s shuttering Freeport location MHS students volunteer to spread holiday cheer
