Dylan R. Mroczek announces candidacy for White County Prosecutor
MONTICELLO — Dylan R. Mroczek, an experienced attorney licensed in Indiana and the U.S. Northern and Southern Federal District Courts,...
Bolen announces candidacy for White County Commissioner
MONTICELLO — Jim Bolen, a lifelong public servant, veteran, and dedicated community leader, officially announced his candidacy for White County...
Court Report
White County Court Records Week of Nov. 8 - 14, 2025 Editor’s Note: A lawsuit filed or an arrest made...
Monon’s annual Christmas Parade set for Dec. 13
The annual Monon Christmas Parade will be Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. The parade kicks off from the North...
Power up: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross x PAC-MAN
INDIANA — The American Red Cross encourages donors to Level Up their impact by giving blood or platelets this November....
Twin Lakes piles up the points against Logansport
Twin Lakes won the last time they faced Logansport and things went their way on Thursday, Nov. 13, too. The Indians took their contest with ease, bagging a 48-19 victory over the Berries. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Indians. Multiple players turned...
Twin Lakes takes a tough playoff loss
It’s hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Twin Lakes can now relate to. They took a 14-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights on Friday. The Indians were red-hot offensively heading...
Lost White County
1. What was the name of the dam that was lost on the Tippecanoe River when the Norway Dam was completed in 1923? 2. What are the names of the two other dams that were planned and never built? ANSWERS...
Memory Lane
The Monon News November 19-25, 1915-2015 November 19, 1915 Mgr. B.B. Curtis of the Kelly Ranch shipped 1,000 head of sheep to Chicago this week. The Wood School No. 4 was destroyed by fire Thursday night. A new dining car...
What’s Happening White County
White County Democrats host Town Hall on data centers TheWhite County Democrats are hosting a second town hall meeting on data centers Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. in the gym at the former Reynolds school. The public is invited...
Quilt honors Joy Bailey
As a thank you to Joy Bailey, a quilt of her quills she has taught at the parks for many years has been made. They will be on display at the Bluestem Nature Center. Stop by and look at them,...
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...
You’re invited: Holiday Grants Reception
As the holiday season approaches, your Community Foundation of White County invites you to join us for our Annual Holiday Grants Reception—an evening dedicated to celebrating generosity, partnership, and the incredible work happening across our community. When: Tuesday, December 3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m....
Seasonal change
We are beginning to experience the effects of a new season. We have slipped from summer to fall in the blink of an eye, and winter is soon to follow. Here in Indiana, we experience 4 seasons in a calendar year, and sometimes they overlap...
BUZZZZIN’ WITH MRS. B
Not all dirty words have four-lettersNot all dirty words have four-letters; a good number of them certainly do, but there is one that stands out in my mind this sunny November morning-that word is Alzheimer’s. Almost every family has been touched in some way by this disease, one that kills...
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...
DEATH NOTICES
Joseph John “Joe” Penksa, Jr. Joseph John “Joe” Penksa, Jr., 86, of Winamac, passed away at his home on Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born on May 15, 1939. Karen Ann (Foerg) Allen Karen Ann (Foerg) Allen, 69, of Winamac, went home to be...