Court Report
White County Court Records Week of May 4 – 9, 2025 SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL State of Indiana v. Jorge A....
White County Health Inspections
April retail food establishment inspections released April 1 Monon Pizza Pub, Monon: No violations April 2 Two Guys Catering, Brookston:...
CORRECTION
In the story about Alexis Acres Animal Sanctuary, it was written that the sanctuary has 15 goats instead of donkeys....
Poppy coloring winners
Steve Hall (left), post commander of Brookston American Legion Post 251, and Barb Johns flank the winners of the Frontier...
TC FFA team is 4-H Land Judging Champion in Oklahoma competition
Four Tri-County High School students participated in the 74th annual National Land and Range Judging Contest in El Reno, Oklahoma,...
Viking girls win Bi-County Meet – May 6
North White Varsity Girls’ results Bi-County MeetTeam Scores1-North White (130)2-Tri-County (109.5)3-Carroll (97.5)4-Twin Lakes (76.5)5-Frontier (50.5)6-Delphi (26) Scorers for North White1st Place Finishers-4X800: Ella Hunt, Gracie Stinson, Molly Jakes, Sable George(11:10.75)-100 Hurdles: Olivia Dahlenburg(15.93)-100: Autumn Reif (12.96)-1600: Sable George (5:51.17)-400: Autumn Reif (1:03.53)-300 Hurdles: Olivia Dahlenburg(51.41)-800:...
Midwest Conference Meet – May 9
North White Varsity Girls Track results Team Scores1-Faith Christian (134.5)2-North White (121)3-Tri-County (104.5)4-West Central (86)5-Frontier (66)6-North Newton (35)7-South Newton (34)8-DeMotte Christian (33) Scorers for North White1st Place Finishers-100: Autumn Reif (13.45)-100 Hurdles: Olivia Dahlenburg(16.69)-High Jump: Olivia Dahlenburg(5’ 0”)-Long Jump: Olivia Dahlenburg(15’ 11.5”)-Discus: Autumn Reif (133’...
Lost White County
1. What business was in this building and where is it located? 2. What newspaper did the News & Review replace? 1. This building was once used as a discount store and owned by Eileen Orr. Now it is owned...
Memory Lane
The Monon News May 8-14, 1915-2015 May 14, 1915 The Fourth of July will be celebrated in Monon this year under the auspices of the Monon Band. Miss Prudie Helfrich, who has been teaching school in Oklahoma, is here for...
S.O.MA. hosts Christmas in July Golf Outing
The Streets of Monticello Association (S.O.M.A.) lights up the city every year during the Christmas season. To support this effort, they are hosting a Christmas in July Golf Outing on Friday, July 11, at Pineview Golf Course. All proceeds from...
What’s Happening White County
Memorial Ceremony to remember and honor Fallen Veterans Monday, May 26, 11 a.m. at the Monticello AMVETS Post #91, 219 Northwestern Ave., Monticello/ The ceremony will be conducted rain or shine and is expected to last an hour. All are...
Career And Technical Education student honored with scholarship
CHALMERS – Katherine Kennedy was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society. Katie has served as the Frontier Junior Senior High School President. Katherine Kennedy was one of 250 outstanding NTHS members to receive the Jon...
Buzzzzin’ with Mrs. B Jan Blackburn
Why are we so sick this year?I wrote a column this week; I really did. In fact, it was almost completed when I realized that I was nearly late for an appointment. Doing an uncharacteristically stupid thing, I neglected to save my work, thinking I would return shortly. Later in the...
Shining a light on mental health: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Communities across the country are coming together to observe Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to reducing stigma, promoting education, and encouraging people to seek support for mental health challenges. At Purdue University, these efforts are taking shape through Purdue Extension as Educators host...
Honoring legacy of Twin Lakes Class of 1971
Members of the Twin Lakes Class of 1971 have come together to create a lasting tribute to classmates who have passed away by establishing the Class of ’71 Memorial Fund with the Community Foundation of White County (CFWC). This fund honors the memories of those...
All Rise: Treatment courts reduce crime, save lives, and strengthen communities
GUEST COLUMNEvery day, courtrooms across the United States are filled with individuals impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. Without treatment to address the underlying cause of criminal behavior, many will continue to cycle in and out of the justice system, burdening law enforcement and...
Thrill ride
ReligionBy Mark Harmon Being a motorcycle guy, I love to be thrilled with the ride, whether that ride is on the highways and byways of this great country or perhaps in the deep woods on a trail. It’s a speed thing or just a slow...
Pearl E. Leonard
Pearl E. Leonard, 94, of Monticello (Buffalo area), passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at her residence. She was born on March 16, 1931 in Elkhart to the late Ray and Evelyn (Sheets) Silver. On June 25, 1954, she married John “Kenny” Leonard at...
Naomi Jean Malone Wanders Armstrong Ward
Naomi Jean Malone Wanders Armstrong Ward 92 passed away on Mother’s Day May 11, 2025. She was born July 16, 1932 to the late James F. and Pearl (Sacrider) Malone. After graduating from Monticello High School in 1950, she married Benjamin Wanders and had five...
DEATH NOTICES
Gloria Jean Staples Gloria Jean Staples, 77, of Rochester, (formerly of Warren) passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025. She was born on January 19, 1948. Memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski County Human Services. Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. Kathy J. (Robison)...
Clarence E. Birch
Clarence E. Birch, 89, of Delphi, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. He was born on March 30, 1936 in Cass County to the late Oscar Paul and Elva M. (Williams) Birch. In 1959 he married Nancy C....
Wilma “Jean” Rusk
Wilma “Jean” Rusk, 96, of Monon, passed away on May 3, 2025 at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville. Jean was born on July 14, 1928 in Tipton to the late Lucille (Maxwell) Jones. On July 27, 1947 she married Willis “Speed” Rusk at her...