July 24, 2024
REYNOLDS — Bailey Hanna has won the Ultimate Showmanship contest for the second year in a row at the White...
July 24, 2024
The White County Special Olympics is forming a team to pull a 757 jetliner, weighing 82 tons. Although it sounds...
July 24, 2024
Have you ever wanted to learn more about your relatives and what they did for a living? A couple of...
July 24, 2024
“Build it and they will come,” is a saying from the movie, “Field of Dreams.” No, a baseball stadium wasn’t...
July 24, 2024
Baker Tilly, a financial consultant firm, went through the county’s budgets and offered some proposals for a better balanced budget...
By Cheri Shelhart nreditor@hoosiermediagroup.com | July 24, 2024
Jennilyn Kyburz brought changes to the county’s flood plain ordinance, as required by FEMA and the DNR, to the county...
July 24, 2024
White County Court Records July 12 – July 19 SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL State of Indiana v. Joseph A. Fugate: Domestic...
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As a result of Indiana’s positive detection of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in April, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources...
By W.C. Madden nrreporter@hoosiermediagroup.com | July 24, 2024
While some teachers retire when they hit 65 or more of age, there are some who retire because they’re eligible...
July 24, 2024
Another busy week at the library. Children have been busy collecting prizes for reading this summer. Monday teens joined us...
July 24, 2024
Back row, Randy Swygman (coach), Kyra Roberts (back), Aaron Benedict (coach), Karen Swygman (coach). Center row, Addie Swygman, Ryleigh Alford, Addison Dowler, Kerris Funkhouser, Evie Haselby, Aaron Benedict (coach) back, Elaina Benedict , Alaine Tatman, Samantha Tatman (coach). Front row, Chloie Benedict, Ellie Grider, Valentine...
July 24, 2024
The West Central Youth League out of Francesville 12U All-Star Baseball team is one of only eight teams to advance to the state round for the Town and Country State Tournament. The 10U All-Star team also went to Semi-State.
July 24, 2024
The 2024 edition of the Francesville Fall Festival will once again feature a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Last held at the 2009 Fall Festival, the 3-on-3 Tournament will take place Saturday morning, Sept 21st on the south side of town. Check-in is from 7 – 7:30...
July 24, 2024
1. What other names were lost when the lake formed by the Oakdale Dam was officially named Lake Freeman? 2. What was the lost name of Indiana Beach and what year did the name change? 3. What was the first...
July 24, 2024
The Monon News July18-24, 1914-2014 July 24, 1914 The Logan E Hough store was looted of clothing value at $150 early Wednesday morning. Henry W Long will retire from the management of the Monon House Hotel and Cecil Hughes of...
July 24, 2024
While helping friends clean out a relative’s home, Jim and Lynn Saylor came across an old cardboard tube containing a rolled-up document. They discovered the tube contained an 1893 certificate appointing Ulysses Baughman as postmaster in Monon. As no one...
July 24, 2024
Broadway Art Show: Become an Art Patron! The Monticello-Union Township Public Library is excited to host the Broadway Art Show on July 26 and July 27. Join us in celebrating the beauty of art in many forms. Over 50 artists...
July 24, 2024
Ownership of the Indiana Beach Original Taco Shoppe was officially signed over on June 26. Greg and Sandy Johnson passed ownership to Gina Zieniewicz, owner of Camelot Coffee/ The Original Taco Shoppe, 215 N. Main Street, Monticello. Photo by LeAnne...
July 24, 2024
It is beyond me how the summer has passed by so quickly! Seems like only yesterday that the jonquils were huddled in their ski parkas and the birds were asking whose bright idea it was to return to Indiana before the Indy 500. The boys...
by Lucy Dold, Executive Director The Community Foundation of White County | July 24, 2024
Rural communities thrive on the generosity of donors, many of whom have ventured far from their hometown yet remain deeply committed to its future. Your Community Foundation of White County exemplifies the importance of investing in your home community, as long-distance champions continue to support...
WITH DENNIS GUTWEIN | July 24, 2024
Years ago I began a penny collection. Pennies have a very interesting history, as well as make a pretty cheap hobby. One thing I’ve noticed on every one so far is the inscription ‘In God We Trust’. While we can certainly be glad that such...
July 17, 2024
People have often asked why I don’t take a stand and write about politics; normally, I do not. But the actions of this weekend have left me beyond weary about gun violence, and politics, and a lot of other things. There are several philosophical reasons...
by Lucy Dold, Executive Director The Community Foundation of White County | July 17, 2024
At your Community Foundation of White County, we believe that the future of our community lies in the hands of our youth. Through our Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC), we are actively preparing the next generation to be thoughtful leaders, responsible stewards, and impactful philanthropists. Our...
July 24, 2024
Wanda J. Lytle, age 80, of Monticello, passed away Friday July 19, 2024, at 11:43 p.m. in her residence. She was born August 29, 1943, in Logansport, IN, to the late Paul Snyder and Julia M. (Gellinger) Lind. On February 27, 1988, in Burnettsville, she...
July 24, 2024
Michael “Mikie” Justin Leonard, 52, of Monticello, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in Monticello. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 23, in the Weaver Funeral Home (630 Locust St, Bristol, TN 37620) with visitation prior to the service. The committal service...
July 24, 2024
Betty M. Mullens, 64, of Winamac, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. She was born on August 18, 1959. Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac. Services will be held at a later date. Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
July 24, 2024
Emanuel C. “Mann” Hoover, 86, of Star City, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. He was born on September 14, 1937. Visitation was Wednesday, July 24, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Funeral services were Thursday, July 25, with Rev. Ed Clark officiating, with burial...
July 24, 2024
Jack Fisher, 71, of Winamac, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born on June 13, 1953. Cremation was at Frain Crematory in Winamac. Private burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department....