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Free family friendly Community Concert hosted by the Monroe Concert Band at Monroe High School Performance Center on March 18, 2012

Sites average 25 percent reduction in energy intensity. GM’s 30 plants represent nearly a third of all sites that have achieved the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry.

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac is one of the first dealers to take delivery of a brand new, 2012 Centennial Edition Corvette Z06! This magnificent car pays tribute to Chevrolet's heritage in performance, quality, and deep American values.

Hometown History Tours offers a reprieve from the secular holiday season with two tours highlighting the beauty and history of six Detroit and Monroe, MI churches. Tours offered on Dec 10 and 17. Early bird pricing ends Wednesday preceding tour.

The TownePlace Suites Monroe will operate as a Marriott franchise, managed by InterMountain Management, LLC

A historically significant, museum-quality archive of material pertaining to the doomed ocean liner Titanic will be offered on the first day of a three-day multi-estate sale planned for Oct. 21-23 by Philip Weiss Auctions in Oceanside, N.Y.

President Obama and California professor D. Emily Hicks, a professor of Chicana/o Studies at San Diego State University, share Melungeon ancestry. Both are related to Melungeons and to the following families: Balls, Washingtons, Eltonheads.

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Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac is planning an annual Family Fun Day, a day of child safety, food, games, prizes and excitement for August 20th!

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac is launching a major sweepstakes on August 19th. The prize? 1 Camaro, 1 Full Tank of Gas, 1 Weekend, Unlimited Fun!

GM works to prevent problems with manual transmissions and prevent expensive recalls.

During the month of August, Gerald “Jerry” Diorio, a real estate sales professional in Monroe, CT, is making it easier for local residents to donate funds to local charities of their choice when selling their homes.

One of the premier Monroe area New and Used Car dealers offers Monroe area drivers a large selection of new vehicles including the coming soon 2012 Toyota Camry.

Order your 2012 Transformer Edition Camaro from Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac in Monroe, NC!

For the first time, GM customers will receive a 3-month Sirius XM Radio subscription FREE automatically when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle factory installed with satellite radio. On June 20, 2011, Sirius XM Radio made an announcement...

June 4, 2011 from 10AM-4PM! Come & Join In for the 2011 Liberty Buick GMC Trucks’ “Dog Days of Summer” Celebration at Liberty Buick GMC Trucks in Charlotte, Matthews & Monroe, NC! www.clickliberty.com or call us at 888-306-1908!

According to a recent Auto & RV Publication’s article, GMC Acadia sales were up almost 45% in the first quarter of 2011. Although vehicle sales were very dismal last year, it is still a strong improvement in comparison to the industry.

Whenever drivers in Charlotte, Matthews & Monroe, NC ask WBTV Weatherman Eric Thomas why he continues to buy his vehicles from Liberty Buick GMC he replies, “Pretty simple really, because I feel like I’ve developed a personal relationship...

Research performed by staff writer found that the 2011 GMC Acadia Denali luxury, crossover SUV ranks strongly in a direct comparison with both the 2011 Honda Pilot and 2011 Toyota Highlander. Whether considering horsepower, torque, displacement....

Research performed by staff writer found that the 2011 GMC Acadia Denali ranks high when compared with both the 2011 Honda Pilot and 2011 Toyota Highlander. Whether considering horsepower, torque, displacement and compression ratio, the Acadia...

Rumor mill says Lucasfilm may cash in Big on future movie rights of deceased Stars

A pair of paintings of Marilyn Monroe by noted pop culture artist Sidney Randolph Maurer sold for a combined $11,875 at the highly publicized Icons & Idols auction held Dec. 3-4 by Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills. One sold for $7,500, a record.

Party City's Monroe store offers Halloween costumes and accessories, birthday party supplies, Thanksgiving and Christmas party supplies, and theme party merchandise from the Party City collection.

Ciena Healthcare, a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Michigan, announces that Fountain View of Monroe has been recognized as a 2010 recipient of the “Bronze – Commitment to Quality” National Quality Award.

LBHA 37th Annual Conference and tour in Monroe coincides with 100th anniversary of the city’s equestrian monument that commemorates the young General’s valor during the Battle of Gettysburg

Rootz is a friendly environment where clients are pampered & receive excellent customer service. Services haircuts for men, women & kids, color, color corrections, highlights, lowlights, perms, waxing and nails. Affordable and walk ins welcome!

Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut is celebrating 146 years of empowering and educating girls. On Sunday, May 16th 2010, the organization will hold its annual awards and fundraiser at The Waterview in Monroe CT.

NYMAG (New York Martial Arts Gym) has relocated from Newburgh to New Windsor on Rt 32 near Monroe, NY

NYMAG MMA Gym near Woodbury, NY in New Windsor offers Authentic and Affordable MMA Training to Beginners and Athletes Alike

Swiss chemicals company Clariant will add 50 jobs and invest $2.5 million in its Charlotte operations over the next three years. Clariant will consolidate customer service and business support operations at its facility on Monroe Road.

Gerald “Jerry” Diorio, a real estate sales professional in Monroe, has joined the Keller Williams Realty Partners Market Center in Trumbull, CT.

Travel Michigan's David Lorenz & others speak at March 18 SE Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event held in Flat Rock, Michigan. Event promotes collaboration as a means to market local history and build a new economy based on regional branding.

The North Louisiana Economic Partnership has announced the selection of former television news anchor and reporter Christine Wong Rambo as vice president of communications and corporate affairs.

Descendant of two Michigan Civil War soldiers sings songs of the era on Saturday, December 5th to commemorate the 170th birthday of controversial American military leader General George Armstrong Custer in his adopted hometown of Monroe, Michigan.

Monroe, Michigan historians Steve Alexander and David Ingall talk Custer across the pond this Sunday, November 8, 2009, as guests of Talking History, a weekly program airing on Newstalk, a Dublin, Ireland-based radio station.

Join General George Armstrong Custer himself as he leads tour-goers on a walking tour throughout his adopted hometown of Monroe, Michigan. Tour includes local landmarks significant to Custer era as well as the largest museum exhibit dedicated to him.

On Saturday, Hometown History Tours hosts the Battle of the River Raisin Walking Tour (War of 1812). The battle, which took place in southeast Michigan, is one of the bloodiest battles in the war often called America's second war for independence.

In a tough economy, it’s very encouraging to see landmarks of great success coming back to life in our local economy, especially when it’s brought about through local entrepreneurs.

On June 13th, the inaugural Glory, Valor & Sacrifice Southeast Michigan Civil War Remembrance Bus Tour pays homage to the people of Michigan who played prominent roles in preserving the Union and shaping our Nation’s history.

Exclusive New Bathroom Wall Surround looks exactly like Granite, Marble, and Stone Travertine can be installed in 1 Day at a Fraction of the cost of Traditional Remodeling.

"Gwinnett County Coupons" and Atlanta Coupons can be found on #1 Local Go Green Site known as: The Direct Shopper. Local Residents and Businesses are praising the efforts of the founder, whos goal is to connect local businesses and consumers online.

New York advertising agency, LoBo & Petrocine, and its client, Monroe College, use innovative out-of-home advertising to target prospective students.

Rosemary McKittrick is a storyteller. Her weekly columns bring the world of art, antiques and collectibles to life.

Custer Celebration Event honors city's most famous resident George Armstrong Custer and takes place October 3rd - 11th, 2008. Guests include Sitting Bull's great-grandson, performances by the 126th Army Band of the Michigan National Guard, much more.

History “meet & greet” with General George Armstrong Custer, 19th century national hero and celebrity, on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Michigan Travel Center in Monroe

Target grant sponsors performances by the 126th Army Band of the Michigan National Guard and Golden Griffon Stringtet as part of Monroe County Historical Society’s Custer Celebration Event

Week long event honors Monroe, Michigan’s most famous resident General George Armstrong Custer, a Civil War hero and America’s most controversial historical icon. Special guests include Ernie LaPointe, great-grandson of Chief Sitting Bull.