2022-05-04
Delgado, Smolek, Culp win Primary election
Republican candidates and supporters constantly refreshed the election results website on their phones Tuesday evening awaiting the final vote count. In the end, Mark Delgado would secure his place in the November election in his run for White County Prosecutor. Mike Smolek will be on the ballot as the Republican candidate for White County Commissioner. “I’m just happy,” Delgado said […]
Monticello firefighters ready to serve
Members of the Monticello Fire Department were sworn in and promoted during City of Monticello Common Council meeting on Monday, May 2. Pictured, from left, are Lieutenant Chad Walther, Captain Ryan Blake, Chief Galen Logan, Paramedic/Firefighter Sam McVady, Paramedic/ Firefighter Ronald Graham,and Paramedic/Firefighter Tyler Miller. Not pictured is Firefighter/ Paramedic Cody Scheurich.
Students named Regional Academic All-Stars
Twin Lakes senior Richard Davis and North White senior Parker Smith have been recognized as Indiana Regional Academic All-Stars by the Indiana Association of School Principals. On April 21, the two were honored at a luncheon in Indianapolis. The awards are in recognition of their academic record, as well as their participation in school activities. Davis is the valedictorian of […]
National Day of Prayer events set for May 5
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. This year, the National Day of Prayer will be observed on May 5. Americans […]
FOOTSTEPS IN HISTORY
How well do you know White County history? 1) Who is this guy? What happened to him in 1938? 2) In 1959 Monticello’s Suzanne Fee was in Gary, Indiana. What did she bring back? 3) In the 50s and 60s there was a bakery just across the bridge on Hwy 39 South of Monticello and in Carroll County. They had […]
NEWS Briefs
Noodle dinner planned for May 17 The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 81, of Monticello will host a homemade noodle dinner on Tuesday, May 17, from 5-7 p.m., at the American Legion Post located on East Washington Street. The post is located off U.S. 24, at the east end of the Washington Street bridge. The meal consists of your choice of […]
MEMORY LANE
The Monon News May 3, 1952 In a light vote, Republicans nominated Roy Conrad for State Senator and Glenn Slenker for State Representative. Oscar Baer of Wolcott defeated Ralph Gray for County Commissioner. May 3, 1962 Gene Austin plans to move his plumbing shop from its present location on East 4th Street to a building he is erecting in the […]
Gamma Eta Tri-Kappa turns 100
White County’s Gamma Eta Tri Kappa’s celebrated its 100th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, April 30. Pictured at the celebration are group members, from left, Ruth Davis, Amy Herman, Chayse Lehocky, Beth Lyons, and Addie Marvin.
