2021-10-27

WHITE COUNTY Arrests

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Oct. 15 Jose Serrano Hernandez, 35, Monon, preliminarily charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bruce Wildermuth, 47, Monticello, preliminarily charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. Oct. 16 Heather Wicker, 27, Monticello, preliminarily charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Joshua Simons, 47, Monticello, preliminarily charged with residential entry […]

WHITE COUNTY Fire and EMS Runs

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Oct. 15 To the area of 10100 North and 1200 West, at 9:42 a.m., medical assist. To the 800 block of South Sixth Street, at 8:05 a.m., EMS call. To the 800 block of South Sixth Street, at 8:06 a.m., medical assist. To the 800 block of South Sixth Street, at 8:42 a.m., EMS call. To the area of 10100 […]

Jan Blackburn

I want to be a bright autumnal tree

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Buzzzzin’ with
Mrs. B

I have had many inquiries as to how my husband managed his first airflight on our recent trip to Florida for his niece’s wedding in Clearwater. I am happy to report he did well, in that, the plane is still intact, he was not removed for psychotic behavior, and he arrived with most of his fingernails intact; this was far […]

Almost out of the boat

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Then Jesus said to the fig tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” (Mark 11:14) Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered! (Mark 11:21) A few verses later, Jesus said, “Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will […]

OPINION: The battle in Congress to lower prescription drug prices

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In the next few weeks, we’ll find out if Congress has the chops to lower the price of prescription drugs paid by Medicare beneficiaries. Patients in the U.S. pay on average about 2.5 times more for their medicines than those in 32 other nations, according to a study from the RAND Corporation released earlier this year. Although less costly generic […]

Andrew Westfall

Bugs: Fall home invaders

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As nighttime temperatures continue to dip this fall season, you will notice more insects and spiders making their bold move into homes, seeking a nice warm spot to spend the winter. These fall trespassers are called overwintering insects. These insects spend the winter as dormant adults who sleep through the cold months waiting to head back outside when spring arrives. […]

Leslie Goss

Giving to the greater good

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“Most people think that Americans are generous because we are rich. The truth is that we are rich . . . because we are generous . . .” – Claire Gaudiani Time and time again, America has been looked to as the richest nation. There is the expectation that we will give, and time and time again, Americans heed the […]

Monticello Rotary donates to community programs

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In the top photos, Rotarians donated to the Mary T. Klinker Veteran’s Resource Center in Memory of Tom Hildebrand.The “Get Er Done” Project is dedicated to Tom Hildebrand to help veterans with home and car repirs as needed. Pictured, from left, are Penny Hildebrand, Scott Howard, Christine Howard and Karen Franscoviak

John Alfred Peters

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Nov. 12, 1934 – Oct. 24, 2021

John Alfred Peters, 86, of Monticello, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his children. He was born on Nov. 12, 1934, in Chalmers to the late George Alfred and Ida Belle (Reynolds) Peters. On Dec. 4, 1960, he married Betty Hood at the Monticello Christian Church. She preceded him in death on April 25, […]

Indians fall to Wildcats 53-20, end season

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Jackson scores 2 TDs in season finale


CEDAR LAKE – The Indians went into the Wildcat Den at Hanover Central High School on Oct. 22 to play a tough Wildcat team in the first round of sectional play. In spite of a valiant effort, Twin Lakes fell to Hanover Central by a score of 52-20. Twin Lakes’ Kayvion Jackson scored two of the three of the Indians’ […]