Charbonneau: General Assembly kicks off 2026 session
STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) gathered with fellow legislators Nov. 18, at the Statehouse for Organization Day –...
Court Report
White County Court Records Week of Nov. 15 - 21, 2025 Editor’s Note: A lawsuit filed or an arrest made...
Odinism, third-party suspects to play role in appeal
Allen’s attorneys have 15 days to file briefThe clock is ticking for Richard Allen’s appellate attorneys. They have just 15 days to file an appellate brief in...
Town Hall on data centers reveals new documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act
On Nov. 20, a second town hall meeting was hosted by the White County Democrats and the Citizens Action...
‘Field Trip’
On November 20, West Central seventh and eighth graders went on a field trip to the Museum of Science and...
Lady Cavs wrestle at Clinton Prairie Invite
Cavalier wrestlers were at Clinton Prairie Saturday at a huge tournament. They only had three competing and they all did great! They continue to improve every single week. In a field of 32, Jayden Martin placed 6th after winning some more big upsets and almost...
Twin Lakes Varsity Girls wrestle at Rochester Invite
At the Rochester Invite, Twin Lakes lady wrestlers placed ninth out of 29 teams, with three making the podium- Placing second in 145 lbs - Alivia Sheppard Placing third in 100 lbs - Kerris Funkhouser Placing fourth in 235 lbs - Adie Wert
Lost White County
1. What was this building and when was it lost? 2. When was the town of Monticello lost, and it became a city. ANSWERS 1. This was the old hospital in Monticello. It was lost in 2008 when the new...
Memory Lane
The Monon News Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, 1915-2015 November 29, 1935 Mack and Co. will discontinue their ice route during the winter. Lloyd Welte, Alex Hardy and Tony Pratt will raise the price of milk delivered to homes to...
What’s Happening White County
Coming Events for Monticello Parks Art in the Park- Quilled Christmas Tree: Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6-8 p.m. – meet at the Bluestem Nature Center. For adults, make a quilled Christmas tree to display or use as a gift! Register by...
North White High School Drama presents “Clue, High School Edition”
Always ready to extend a helping hand when there is trouble around, North White’s very own “unexpected cop” will take the stage for the NWHS Drama Production of “Clue” in the Jon D. Clevenger Auditorium. After seeing an abandoned car...
DAR holds Veterans Chair Service
Helen Panicucci, DAR Service for Veteran’s Chair read the story of the America’s White Table, a symbol for and remembrance to service members fallen, missing, or held captive in the line of duty. Solitary and solemn, it is the table...
BUZZZZIN’ WITH MRS. B
Find something to be GLAD about!Thanksgiving is upon us, and once again comes the time to travel toward or welcome home our friends, family, neighbors and others into our homes. Many of us will whip out the good dishes (or at our place festive plastic or paper plates). We will...
A season of gratitude
As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving season, our hearts are full of gratitude—for the people, partnerships, and purpose that make White County such a special place to call home. At your Community Foundation of White County, we are especially thankful for the incredible...
Unfocused: Not in focus; indistinct
Without a specific aim or directionBeen there, done that, perhaps doing it as we speak. And because of that, there have been bad choices, after bad decisions. Anger on top of anger. Regret on top of guilt, divorce on top of divorce, hurt on top of hurt, and death on...
BUZZZZIN’ WITH MRS. B
Old age isn’t for the faint of anything!“Old age isn’t for the faint of heart.” – For that matter it is not also not for the faint of mind, body or soul. This morning I spent 10 minutes trying to put on a necklace. What used to take about 10 seconds has...
Staying healthy and thankful this Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, we often reflect on the blessings in our lives; our family, friends, the comfort of community and more. But, amid the mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and the second helping of turkey, it is also a great opportunity to focus on your health...
DEATH NOTICES
Ed HickeyEd Hickey, 80, of Monticello, formerly of Hampton, New Hampshire, died on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in his residence in rural Monticello.
Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Forberg
Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Forberg, 69, of Monticello, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus in Merrillville. She was born on January 18, 1956 in Chicago to the late Joseph and Margaret (Morrissey) Conley. On March 12, 1983 she married Charles...
Community mourns passing of “Kate” ThompsonFree Access
Kethrine “Kate” Thompson, an active wellloved community member and owner of Kate’s Hair Expressions in Monticello, passed away on Nov. 14, at her residence. She was 56 years old. In her obituary, her parting words are quoted. “Well, I guess if you’re reading this, my...
DEATH NOTICES
Hannah M. Dommer Hannah M. Dommer, 92, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Winamac. She was born on June 24, 1933. James Lee “Jim” Gildon James Lee “Jim” Gildon, 73, of Francesville, (formerly of Gary) passed away...
Kenneth Wayne Hunt (Wayne)
Kenneth Wayne Hunt (Wayne) passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer at his home, surrounded by family. Wayne was born to Dale A. Hunt and Amelia M. (Williams) Hunt on March 2, 1942, in Logansport. He...