Brookston to celebrate Apple Popcorn Festival
The 47th annual Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival will be held on Saturday with thousands of people flooding the town for a day of harvest celebration. The festival was originally started by four business owners who wanted to promote the apple and popcorn growers in the area in 1978. Back then the owners held a festival in June and again in […]
Monticello guardsman awarded Indiana Distinguished Service Cross
INDIANAPOLIS — Four Hoosier National Guard Soldiers received the Indiana Distinguished Service Cross awards during a Sept. 12 ceremony at Indiana National Guard headquarters at Stout Field. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brett Milton of Monticello, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Craig Adams, Sgt. 1st Class Adam Kabella and Sgt. Dalton McCollum with the 38th Combat Aviation Brigade based in Shelbyville earned […]
Siblings open JW’s Outpost 421
MONTICELLO — The grand opening of JW’s Outpost 421 was held with a ribbon cutting and specials on Saturday afternoon. The former The Hangout was bought by siblings Heidi Justice and Adam Wiseman in July. Since, they have been doing some “TLC,” Justice said, to the building, which once housed Kopacetic Brewery as well. They plan on hosting new events […]
Monticello gears up for a full fall season of community fun
Volunteers also needed for upcoming community eventsThe Streets of Monticello Association (S.O.M.A.) is excited to announce a trio of community events this fall that will bring smiles, scares, and seasonal spirit to downtown Monticello, and beyond. From wagging tails to ghostly trails and sweet treats, there’s something for everyone this fall in Monticello. Barktober Downtown Dog Walk will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. […]
Lost White County
How well do you know White County?1. What was this school and when was it lost? 2. Ferry service was ended once enough bridges were built over the Tippecanoe River. What was the first ferry service in White County? ANSWERS 1. This was the first Idaville High School, and it only lasted a decade before it burned down in 1912 and another one had to be […]
Memory Lane
The Monon News September 10-16, 1915-2015 September 13, 1935 Misses Evelyn Culp and Leona Anderson are taking nurses training at Ball Memorial Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. September 13, 1945 Pvt. Louis Haysley, prisoner of the Japanese since the fall of Corregidor three years ago, writes that he is okay. MSgt. Ralph Wood is now stationed on Okinawa. Leonard Cooley has […]
What’s Happening White County
Honor Guard to host Bingo fundraiser The Monticello Veterans Honor Guard is hosting a Bingo fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus in Monticello on Sept. 18. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with games starting at 6:30 p.m. The hall is located at 122 N. Illinois Street. Prizes are cash and no less than $50 will be awarded per […]
Frontier teacher is CTE Teacher of the Year
CHALMERS — Melissa Culver-Pekny, or “CP” to her students, is the kind of teacher who leaves a lifelong impact. She balances teaching multiple classes, leading FCCLA, coaching cross country and managing countless responsibilities — all while giving her full attention to each student. Her energy, kindness and resilience set the tone for her classroom, making it a place where students […]
Monticello ADA Council hosts bowling fundraiser
With the rain dampening the day Saturday, the crowd at the annual ADA Council fundraiser brought more bowlers inside. The cornhole tournament was rained out so the competitors bowled instead and all had fun. The morning session of bowling had 37 participants and the afternoon session brought 43 bowlers. Raffle drawings were held after each session offering gift certificates and […]