Wind speeds reached 55 mph
Microburst cause of Sunday’s storm damageA quick, 5-minute storm on Sunday brought damaging winds to White County. The storm was determined to be a microburst by the National Weather Service of Indiana (NWS). “The storm hit between 7:30 and 7:40 p.m.,” said NWS Senior Meteorologist Todd Holsten. “There were straight-line winds of approximately 55 mph.” According to the NWS, “a microburst is a localized column […]
‘Hoosier Homestead’
Monon farmer recognized for legacy asMONON – Earlier this month, Jama Johnson of Monon was recognized by the State of Indiana for owning a farm that has been in her family more than a century. The Centennial Award is one of the three Hoosier Homestead Awards given out twice a year by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. On Aug. 18, 73 different family farms […]
FOOTSTEPS IN HISTORY
How well do you know White County history? Answers are on page 5. 1) The pictured gentleman has a street named after him in Monticello. Who is this man? 2) The first Methodist Church was formed in Monticello in 1836. Where were services held and what landmark is there today? 3) What town in White County celebrated its 100th year […]
Memory Lane
Excerpts from the Monon NewsAug. 29, 2001 At its August public meeting the North White School Corp. Board of School Trustees officially named the district’s new baseball/softball fields after retired North White High School Athletic Director, Jack Woodruff. Warren Worrell is the new Cub Master for Monon Pack 3113. He is taking over for Dr. Joe Bondi. On Aug. 23rd the North White girl’s […]
News Briefs
Legion to host ‘Canoe for the Legion’ The American Legion Post #81 of Monticello is hosting “Canoe for the Legion” on Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free food, canoe rides and horse rides. Transportation to the launch point, south of Norway Dam, will be provided from the Legion at 405 E. Washington St. Participants will float […]
Head Bangin’ with Woody Woodpecker
In Their Own Words“Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Hoho ho ho ho! Oh, that’s the Woody Woodpecker song. Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Yeah, he’s a-peckin’ it all day long.” Woody Woodpecker flew onto the movie scene in 1940. He got his own song in 1947, and his own cartoon in 1957. As woodpeckers go, he’s famous, number one in the pecking order! Professional […]