by John Beagle

Lieutenant Brian Curlis of Monroe Police Department reported an underage alcohol sales sting was recently held and 5 Monroe establishments were cited, 9 businesses were not.

Businesses that sold alcohol and failed the compliance check:

Ameristop Food Mart, 2 East Ave. Monroe, Ohio

Froggy Blues Caf, 10 American Way, Monroe, Ohio

Dennys Drive Thru, 19 N. Main St. Monroe, Ohio

Sunoco Gas Station, 550 Oxford State Road, Lemon Township

Kroger, 428 Oxford State Road, Lemon Township

Businesses that refused sale. These businesses will receive a thank you letter from the Police Department.

Shell Gas Station, 1280 Hamilton Lebanon Rd. Monroe, Ohio

Old Street Saloon, 13 Old St. Monroe, Ohio

Wings and Rings, 3271 Heritage Green Dr. Monroe, Ohio

Kroger 3033 Heritage Green Dr. Monroe, Ohio

IGA, 601 S. Main St. Monroe, Ohio

Speedway Gas Station, 23 New Garver Rd. Monroe, Ohio

Cassanos Pizza and Subs, 665 S. Main St. Monroe, Ohio

Coyote Ridge, 1250 Hamilton Lebanon Rd. Monroe, Ohio

Red Onion, 214 S. Main Street, Monroe, Ohio

Speedway Gas Station, 1501 Roden Park Dr., Monroe Ohio

Kwik & Kold, 3324 South Main St., Lemon Township

Source: Monroe Councilman Bob Kelley