White County Arrests
White County Sheriff’s Arrest Log May 27 - June 5, 2025 Tuesday, May 27 Alexis R. Sellers, 28, of Rensselaer,...
Court Report
White County Court Records Week of May 31 – June 6, 2025 SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL State of Indiana v. Sterling...
Building Permits
May Building Permit requests released Single-family houses conventional Travis O. Jones, Kathryn M. And William D. Smock: New dwelling John...
Summer blood and platelet donations vital to avoid blood supply impact
$15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, entry to win $7K gift card for coming to give in JuneINDIANA — Atlantic hurricane season began this month. Disasters like hurricanes and severe summer weather can disrupt blood drives for...
IHCDA announces another round of funding with AARP Indiana to benefit Hoosiers 50-Plus
Communities will receive matching funds through IHCDA’s CreatINg Places and AARP IndianaINDIANAPOLIS – CreatINg Livable Communities, a partnership between AARP Indiana and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), will...
Tri-County loses regional game to Kouts
LAPORTE — Tri-County took on Kouts in the regional championship game Saturday night LaPorte, with a heartbreaking loss to the Mustangs, 0 - 3. Senior pitcher Grayson Schneider took the mound for the six inning game. None of the Cavalier players were able to get...
What’s Happening White County
American Red Cross Blood Drive Zion Bethel Family Center is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the meeting room at 415 S. Third St., in Monticello. Please...
Lost White County
1. When was this business lost? 2. When were the miniature golf courses lost at Indiana Beach? ANSWERS 1. N. Smith Jewelry in Monticello opened in 1988 and was lost about a decade ago when Neil and Mary Smith decided...
Memory Lane
The Monon News June 5-11, 1915-2015 June 11, 1915 A car of oil arrived Monday and has since been distributed over the Monon streets. 140 Rhode Island Red chickens were stolen from Rev. Petty, pastor of the Barkely circuit. Plans...
Bring your dog to the Bobbie The Wonder Dog Festival
WOLCOTT — Bring your dog! Wolcott Main Street is hosting Bobbie the Wonder Dog Festival at the Wolcott Community Park on June 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. The festival features a pet parade, dog groomer and face painting. A...
REMC awards scholarships
Monday night, the REMC office had a special program to hand out scholarships to graduating seniors in high school. There were so many wonderful candidates spread over 12 high schools and a homeschool. In the end, they awarded one $1,000...
Remington Public Library News
Summer Reading Program Our Summer Reading Program 2025 has officially started! We have over fifty kids participating, as well as some adults. No matter what age you are, there is a prize for you – and all you have to...
BuMzzzrzsin.’
Does the “I” in AI stand for “Imbecile?”OK, it is time for another round of “I Hate Technology!” So, we all know by now that this writer is a numb-skull when it comes to technology. I was lost sometime after the game of “Tetris” went out of favor. I hunt and peck...
Congratulations Class of 2025!
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! This year, we are proud to celebrate your hard work, determination, and dreams for the future. We are also deeply grateful to the generous donors who make local scholarships possible. Their gifts reflect a shared belief in your potential...
Makeup, Masks, and Shells
Today, I found myself pondering several concepts that led to the creation of this reflective ramble. Please bear in mind that you are engaging with the musings of a fifth-grade intellect, so please adjust your expectations accordingly. Makeup, as a noun, means decorative cosmetics worn...
In Rural Communities, Giving Isn’t Extra. It’s Essential
GUEST COLUMNIn a place like Pulaski County, we don’t wait for someone else to fix a problem. We call a neighbor. We pass the hat. We show up. That’s what giving looks like in rural Indiana. Small acts of generosity make a big difference. A local...
Buzzzzin’ with Mrs. B Jan Blackburn
What do you mean it is June already?I have heard this sentiment many times lately from people I run into here and there all around the square. Seems like only yesterday we were making New Year’s Resolutions (most of which have been broken) and now the Indy 500 race is over and...
Alene Ardell McKinley
Alene Ardell McKinley, 92, of Monticello passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at IU Health White Memorial Hospital. She was born May 2, 1933, on the family farm in Reynolds, the daughter of the late Morris and Fern (Thrasher)...
Robert Lee “Bob” Randolph
Robert Lee “Bob” Randolph, 85, Monticello, Indiana, died at 6:48 p.m., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Bob was born on Thursday, November 30, 1939, in Lafayette, Indiana to Paul and Louise (Buchanan) Randolph. They preceded him in death....
Jesse Leroy Miller
Jesse Leroy Miller, 44, of White Cloud, Michigan and formerly of Monticello, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Military Honors presented by Monticello Veterans Honor Guard at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 29,at Amvets Post 91. Online condolences may be made at www.deibelsfh.com.
Shirley M. Beckner
Shirley M. Beckner, 90, of Winamac, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1934. Memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski Animal Center, First Christian Church or Winamac Volunteer Fire Department. Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Carl B. Smith
Carl B. Smith, 81, of Monterey, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Carl was born on March 7, 1944. Memorial contributions may be made to ACRE Fund at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County or Northern Indiana Power from the Past. Online tributes may...