Satirical commentary on Monroe County news and events. Real stories with humorous analysis and social commentary.
satire
A California woman participating in a YouTube survival challenge got lost for 18 hours while searching for water in Michigan's Pigeon River State Forest.
satire
Sheriff Goodnough announces six new deputies, including one who apparently graduated from a 2025 police academy, raising questions about time travel in law enforcement.
justice-system
Ranking America's most lenient sentences for child predators. Gold medal: 5 years of child rape, zero years prison.
justice-system
Comprehensive investigation reveals pattern of probation-only sentences for serious crimes against children, including teachers and coaches.
Local Politics
Mark Brant, on federal home confinement for drug charges, stages a 'civil rights' sit-in by refusing to leave his commissioner seat. County officials respond with the courage of wet tissue paper.
construction
MDOT announces this weekend's I-75 construction: two lanes closed everywhere, in both directions, because why not maximize suffering?
History
241 years ago today, the Treaty of Paris was signed, giving the land that would become Monroe County to the United States. The Native Americans who actually lived here were not consulted.
Local Politics
The complete story of Monroe County Commissioner Mark Brant: From federal investigation to conviction, from prison to showing up at meetings anyway. A tale of $305,657 in seized cash, 18 months in prison, and one very awkward commissioner meeting.
michigan
Two church-linked leaders face federal charges tied to a multistate ‘Salvation Sales’ scheme. Filings allege donation quotas, round-the-clock control, assaults, and directives to ensure women took Plan B. Defendants deny wrongdoing; all are presumed innocent.
Monroe High School
Former Monroe High cheer coach Shaelynn Pridemore receives probation through 2030 for accosting a child charges. Analysis of Monroe County's controversial sentencing patterns.