B There Morton Street & 7th Street Enjoying the sunrise at North Morton Street and West 7th Street. Enjoying the sunrise at North Morton Street and West 7th Street. (Katie Gandhi, Oct. 6, 2025)
Monroe County commissioners warn: Council's ‘no’ vote may shift jail's future to federal court After the Monroe County council on Tuesday rejected funding to buy land for a new jail, county commissioners warned on Thursday that the decision could hand control of jail planning to a federal judge, when the ACLU settlement expires on Jan. 15 2026.
Oct. 30, 2025: Jail land rejected, SNAP benefits frozen, visual aids barred, teachers’ contract, football postseason It's easy to receive this free message in your email inbox, instead of waiting for social media to serve it up to you: Visit the B Square website and click on the red button in the upper right hand corner.
Local food bank, pantries look to bridge gap for Monroe County from SNAP benefits freeze As a result of the current federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to dry up in just a few days. No funds for November benefits are expected to be distributed. Local food banks and pantries are working to bridge the gap.
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