Small towns throughout America face challenges big and small. One such challenge of recent that continues to plague our local area small towns is in the ability to retain people able or willing to fill important town government positions. Recently, there have been positions open for a Clerk/ Treasurer in the towns of Burnettsville and Reynolds along with a board […]

Juan Pablo Castillo was awarded a $20 Family Dollar Gift card for reading this summer! Juan Pablo participated in the 2021 Beyond Summer Reading program at the Monon Public Library. He challenged himself by reading a non-fiction book with a high reading level, he completed a chosen activity and then answered questions about the book,Titanic; Voices from the Disaster. This […]

The Monticello First Presbyterian Church will be distributing free school supplies to families in need in our community. Operation Backpack distribution will take place Sunday, August 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church at 104 N. Illinois St. Monticello, IN. Children must be with a parent or legal guardian to receive school supplies. Students must be […]

In need of new books this summer? Come explore and purchase used books, DVDs, audio books, and various other materials at the Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale. The sale will take place on Friday, July 16 from noon to 5 pm and Saturday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Program Room. There are a […]

In recognition of National Moon Day, Indiana historian and biographer Ray E. Boomhower will examine the March 23, 1965, Gemini 3 mission that saw astronauts Gus Grissom and John Young make the first flight of the then-new Gemini spacecraft, a crucial part of America’s quest to land a man on the moon and return him safely to earth. The three-orbit […]

White County United Way is pleased to announce that it will receive a second COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative grant for $204,980.00 from Indiana United Ways, the state professional association of which White County United Way is a member. The grant will be used to support our community in meeting basic human needs brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant […]

The former Sterrett building in Wolcott shows no signs of further environmental damage, according to the project manager involved in the cleanup. “There was no evidence of significant leaking or contamination,” says Nivas Vijay, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager who is overseeing the work done at the former liquor store at 614 N. Range Street. Since 2010, Vijay has been senior […]

Saturday, July 17 9 a.m. Rabbit Judging 1 p.m. Dog Show 4-6 p.m. Mounted Shooting 6 p.m. Fashion Revue 7 p.m. 4-H Awards Program 8 p.m. Fair Queen Pageant finals Sunday, July 18 8 a.m. “Color Me Green” 5K Walk/Run 9 a.m. Horse & Pony Western Show 10 a.m. Beef Showmanship 10-11 a.m. 4-H Fair Worship Service 1 p.m. Swine […]