Court Report
White County Court Records Week of March 8 – 14, 2025 SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL State of Indiana v. Bryon W....
Bank of Wolcott reports on annual meeting
WOLCOTT – Wolcott Bancorp, a bank holding company and owner of Bank of Wolcott, reported continued strong earnings during 2024...
Monon Civic Preservation Society plan History Walking Tour
President Deb Vandervort called the March 10 meeting of MCPS to order. Secretary Julie Gutwein and Lisa Hornback will submit...
White Oak Health Campus hosts a Virtual Dementia Tour
The Virtual Dementia Tour returns to White Oak Health Campus on March 21, at 1 p.m. Take advantage of this...
Hungry people wait hours for food
It was early March, and the parking lot at the Brandywine Convention Center at the Best Western Hotel in Monticello...
Viking wrestlers end strong in state tournament
The North White wrestling team competed in the 1a/2a state tournament March 7 and 8. The Vikings had a strong showing placing four individuals and finishing in fourth place as a team. “I was pleased with our performance overall. It was a long tournament. The...
Boys Sectionals leave 1 county school moving to regionals
Tri-County Sectional Champs!Tri-County came out on top in their sectional, winning the championship game against West Central Saturday night with a close score of 58-51. Frontier Falcons went into the championship game Saturday against Clinton Prairie. The Falcons put up a great fight against the Clinton Prairie...
Lost White County
1. What was the Blue Door Cottages first known as? 2. What was the first funeral home in Monon? ANSWERS 1. The Blue Door Cottages were first known as Bea’s Lakeside Cottages, which was founded in the 1950s. Now the...
Memory Lane
The Monon News March 13-19, 1915-2015 March 19, 1915 Lewis Graves passed away at his home north of town Thursday morning. The local high school boys have organized a ball team with Leo McConahay as captain. Walter Engle moved to...
What’s Happening White County
Twin Lakes High School Concert Band to perform The Twin Lakes High School Concert Band will perform their preview concert on Thursday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. They are preparing for the Indiana State School Music Association...
Twin Lakes 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
A honor roll - quarter 3 Seniors: Myah Adams Rogan Allen Ricardo Amaya Urbina Reece Bartlett Ava Bouwkamp Adddison Bowsman Joselin Castillo Kylie Coons Nariah Cozad Leo Dellinger Kristian Fairchild Clara Grennes Gracie Hornback Kyle Kyser Elyse McMillan Xiomara Nicole...
Buzzzzin’ with Mrs. B Jan Blackburn
Once a nurse not always a nurseIn almost 50 years of service to my community as a nurse, I thought I had seen it all. A nurse can be up to her elbows in blood, guts and gore, then go to lunch. A nurse has seen, heard and dealt with almost...
Grain Storage Safety Rules
Ensuring safety during grain storage and handling is vital, especially as large quantities of grain are prepared for market in the upcoming months. Adhering to the following three fundamental rules can help prevent accidents and maintain grain quality: 1. Always have an observer present when...
YPC Senior Shoutout: Mady Westerhouse
For the past two years, Mady Westerhouse has been an integral part of the Community Foundation of White County’s Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC)—a youth-led initiative dedicated to cultivating philanthropy and leadership among students. Now serving as Vice President, this North White student plays a vital...
Giants
ReligionToday I was blessed to be able to watch my youngest Grandson Julain wrestle his way into becoming the conference Champion in his ninety-five pound class. As I was watching face his opponents that were a couple of grade levels above him I could help...
Buzzzzin’ with Mrs. B Jan Blackburn
The Little Counter Pile that Grew and GrewEveryone seems to have a spot in their house where they toss stuff to be dealt with at a later date. For me, it is the kitchen counter, which is unfortunate, for this area is the first thing one sees when coming through the door....
John Brim
John Brim, a man whose life embodied resilience, courage, and an unwavering commitment to his family and community, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the remarkable age of 102, with his children by his side. Born on April 12, 1922, in Flora, Indiana,...
Glenda “Dar” Darnell Townsley
Glenda “Dar” Darnell Townsley, 72, passed away peacefully at home, resting in bed on Mar. 14th, 2025. She made sure before she left this earthly existence to get out a couple sarcastic remarks and called some people her nickname for them that we will leave...
Kathy Altman
Kathy Altman, 72, formerly of Wolcott, Indiana, passed away at 1:20am Monday, March 3, 2025, at White Oak Health Campus where she had resided for 5 months. Kathy was born July 30, 1952, at home on her family farm in rural Wolcott to Frank and...
Paul Alfred Hoffman
Paul Alfred Hoffman, 84, of Edmond, OK (formerly of Winamac) passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born on June 21, 1940. Memorial contributions may be made to Winamac VFW Post #1728 Auxiliary in Winamac. Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com Local arrangements...
Patricia Ann “Pat” Yelkich
Patricia Ann “Pat” Yelkich, 77, of Rensselaer, (formerly of East Gary and Wanatah) passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1947. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rensselaer Care Center. Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. Arrangements entrusted...