John Beagle Guest Bartender, originally uploaded by John Beagle.

In 1998 I got this crazy idea to make a website about my little town, Monroe, Ohio. I came up with the name MainStreetMonroe.com because there indeed was a Main Street in Monroe.

Now 11 years later, Main Street Monroe and The Voice have 1000s of unique visitors every day. It is the best place to pickup the latest news and opinions about Monroe life.

The Red Onion Restaurant is owned and operated by Mark Bursley and Gary Henz. I would rate the food 5 stars. Chef Henz was formerly the chef at the Maisonette so now this place is called by some, “The Maisonette of Monroe.”

It was great to see so many Voice posters. Supper was JD Steak or Meatloaf. That’s what the Voice posters voted on . The meatloaf could feed a family of 4. 

I donated my tips to Light up the Sky for the Fourth of July I made $300.00, not bad.

Thanks Mark, Gary, Jill for letting me be the guest bartender!

WILAM Video “Hornet Pride”

A tongue and cheek video of the place I love to call home, Monroe, Ohio. This video shows ‘we the people of Monroe’. In order to form a more perfect place to live, we engage in a friendly and fun version of “Hornet Pride”

This video takes you to a 2007 Hornet Football pre-game and game. It shows you the fans, the players, the coaches, the volunteers and some VIPs in Monroe. Keep your eyes open, I am sure you will see someone you know if you are from Monroe.

If you are thinking of moving to Monroe, welcome to our hometown.

Just another “WILAM” What I like about Monroe.

NOTE: This video is dedicated to our city manager, Bill Brock, who is featured at the end, when I introduce him as “Billllll.”