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Monticello receives Grant Mayor Sims is excited to announce the selection of the City of Monticello for award of the Community Crossings Matching Grant funding in the amount of $1,038, 258.00, which results in a total project cost of nearly $1.4M. The scope of the project will provide roadway improvements on Beechwood Drive, including new concrete curb and gutter, ADA […]

White County Arrests

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March 28 – April 5 Thursday, March 28 Erick R. Cartagena Portillo, 26, of Monon, was arrested on a charge of driving while suspended with prior. Friday, March 29 Hunter R. Smith, 19, of Monticello, was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and minor possessing alcohol. German Leman Lopez, 31, of Monticello, was arrested on a […]

Court Report

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Court recordsWeek of April 1 – 12Superior CourtCriminal Charges April 1 State of Indiana v. Tiffany Wireman: Level 6 felony, possession of methamphetamine, amount below 5; Class B misdemeanor, possession of marijuana State of Indiana v. Jennifer A. Esposito: Level 6 felony – possession of methamphetamine, amount below 5; Class B misdemeanor – possession of marijuana April 2 State of […]

Area Plan Commission’s recommendations sent to county commissioners, Monticello City Council and Monon Town Council

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MONTICELLO — The Area Plan Commission (APC) sent several recommendations to the White County Board of Commissioners and one to the Monticello City Council after the planning board discussed the requests and voted to send favorable recommendations up the ladder for final approval. The first three favorable approvals were for three parcels near Vanguard Trailer in Monon, with some residents […]

Celebrate Garlic!

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When I was a child, I hated the way raw garlic smelled. As a result, it was immediately placed on my “I don’t like it” list. However, as time marched on I crossed paths with a slice of toasted French bread slathered with an incredibly buttery-spiced topping that was so good it stopped me in my tracks. Nevertheless, you could […]

Twin Lakes School Board holds special meetings on tax referendum

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Two public meetings are schedule for April 17 and 23 by the Twin Lakes School Board as educational meetings regarding a tax referendum proposal. The meetings will be held at the White County United Way building 402 Tioga Rd. Door 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. both nights. School Board President Jeff Milligan, in a letter of explanation, wrote the board […]

Two sworn in as CASA volunteers

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To the Left: CASA of Carroll-White County recently welcomed two new volunteers. Pictured are David Demmon and Lenea Radtke being sworn into their new role by White County Circuit Judge Jason Thompson. CASA is a court-based organization that advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children who are involved in the Carroll and White County court systems by […]

Monticello Parks offers variety of programs for April

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Tuesday, April 9 Art in the Park is presented by Joy Bailey, who will be teaching the art of quilling. The featured art will be making quilled cherry tree blossoms at the Bluestem Nature Center from 6 – 8 p.m. The program is for adults and the cost is $5. Seating is limited, and registration is required by calling 574-583-3983 […]

White County Ag Association is now accepting Volunteer of the Year nominations

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The White County Ag Association is currently seeking nominations for the Volunteer of the Year award. This individual can be living or deceased, can be someone you feel represents the values of the 4-H organization, and/or someone you feel has gone above and beyond in their role as a volunteer! The nominated individual must have at least 10 years of […]

Remembering April 3, 1974: Dudley Marvin

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We always hope that individuals in our county will be community minded. We do have many and one is Dudley Marvin. His contribution has been being a barber for nearly 60 years. Marvin was born in 1945 in Carroll County, on a farm, and graduated from Monticello High School in 1963. He went to barber school directly from high school […]


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