B-Line Trail at 3rd Street
Looking north along Morton Street next to the B-Line Trail the fall foliage is lit up by the morning sun.
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May 28, 2026: Jail vote, jail court filing, Lake Monroe high water
This week's edition includes several reports on the status of Monroe County’s new jail project, as well as a report on the high water at Lake Monroe.
ACLU makes swift move to dismiss Monroe County jail lawsuit, would open door to fresh action on current conditions
A federal lawsuit over conditions at the Monroe County jail is poised to end after the county council again rejected the North Park site for a new jail. But the dismissal could expose the county to fresh litigation, new court orders, and renewed scrutiny over overcrowding and jail conditions.
Water levels at Lake Monroe high, but not record-setting, drier weather in forecast
Lake Monroe remained nearly 13 feet above its normal level on May 27, ranking among the highest late-May levels on record. Flooding has closed beaches, campsites, and roads but the lake remains open for boating as dam releases stay limited to protect downstream communities.
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