How well do you know White County history
1) What was the name of the first train station in Chalmers? Answer: The first train station in Chalmers was called Mudge’s Station. Chalmers didn’t become a village until 1873. 2) Where and when was the first train station completed...
MEMORY LANE
The Monon News May 19, 1933 The small grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ranz, who reside southeast of Monon, came very near los-ing his life Tuesday when he sank into quicksand up to his armpits when discovered. Oscar Pauley...
Rotary Club donates to Parks Department
The Rotary Club of Monticello recently donated $4,000 to the Monticello Parks Department. Pictured at the check presentation are members of the Rotary Club with Parks Superintendent Mitch Billue.
Library kicks off summer of fun
The Monticello-Union Township Library has a calendar full of fun planned for summer. Don’t miss these upcoming events: Tots Learn 2 Make It: Pet Rocks - June 5, at 10 a.m.: Toddler Learn to Make It Club is designed especially...
Monticello Parks Department June programs
The Monticello Parks Department has something for everyone during the month of June. Don’t miss these upcoming events: Free Fishing at Bluewater Park is June 3 from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Come learn about casting, bait, lures, donuts, and more....
Buzzzzin’ with Mrs. B
The poetry of trees, dead or aliveJoyce Kilmer once penned, “I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree.” She glorifies the simplicity of the life of a tree that lifts her face to God all day while lifting her arms to pray. She revels in...
Doran-Bernfield to speak at bruncheon
Every woman who believes that she, together with other women who care, can make a positive difference in the lives of women and children in our community is invited to the Community Foundation of White County’s 15th annual Women Giving Together Fund fundraising bruncheon on...
Columnist: Thanking God for his mercy and grace
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace.” This part of the scripture verse above implies...
Identifying Invasives Species and Unfriendly Foe-liage: Bradford/Callery Pear Tree
Many of you have probably begun noticing all the signs of spring emerging lately. Among trees, one of the earliest bloomers is the Bradford Pear. A common tree to line suburban streets, its white flowers have a distinctly unpleasant smell. But that’s not the only...
Community Foundation celebrates 25 years
Last week, a gathering of over 120 friends of your Community Foundation came together at the historic Indiana Beach Ballroom to highlight 2022, celebrate 25 years of strengthening and transforming White County, and share good news for the future of our community. Each guest was...
Gerald Franklin Yocum
January 24, 1937 – August 20, 2022Gerald Franklin Yocum passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022, in Parrish, Florida, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on January 24, 1937, in Bushnell, Illinois, to the late Hiram and Florence (Arnett) Yocum. On November 6, 1976, he married Cherie Marett and...
Dorothy Mary Rose Emme
March 31, 1936 – May 15, 2023Dorothy Mary Rose Emme, 87, of Monticello, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Monticello Healthcare. She was born on March 31, 1936, in Limestone, Maine, to the late Joseph Alphones and Marie (Lanoie) Beaulier. On March 9, 1987, she married Kenneth Emme. He...
Charles A. ‘Chuck’ Peters
January 26, 1963 - May 19, 2023Charles A. “Chuck” Peters, 60, of Monticello, (Buffalo area), died on Friday, May 19, 2023, in rural Pulaski County, Indiana. He was born on Saturday, January 26, 1963, in Ft. Benning, Georgia, to Mr. George Edward and Mrs. Dorothy Janet (Wilson) Peters. They survive. Charles...
Marty J. Stover
Marty J. Stover, 65 of Burnettsville, Indiana, died on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 5:48 a.m. in Royal Center, Indiana. Marty was born on June 15, 1957, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Elton “Ike” Stover, Jr. and Sue Ann (Day) Stover. They preceded him in death....
Andrew C. Melin
February 27, 1965 - May 15, 2023Andrew C. Melin, Jr., 82 of Monticello, Indiana, died on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 4:17 a.m. at the Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital of Monticello, Indiana. Andrew was born in Hoopeston, Illinois, to Andrew C. Melin, Sr. and Willie (Karrick) Melin, who preceded...
