White County Arrests
White County Arrest Log Nov. 15 – Dec. 13 Friday, Nov. 15 Michael G. Deck, 45, of Monon, was arrested...
Winamac VFW Post raises money for memorial
The Winamac VFW Post #1728 Auxiliary is undertaking a monumental project to raise funds for a granite memorial remembering and...
Wrestling team hits the mats
WEST CENTRALSPORTS NEWS
The week started out for the West Central wrestlers on Tuesday, Dec. 10th with a quick trip down to Monon...
PASTOR’S CORNER
I don’t think that many would argue that Christmas is a special holiday. Even Andy Williams reminds us that it’s...
Andrews signs to Bethel
Chayse Andrews signed to Bethel University to run Cross Country and Track. With his parents, family and friends there to support him during the signing, Andrews sat with his future Cross Head Country Coach Ryan Sommers from Bethel. Pictured are (standing) Mike Andrews (dad), mom...
Local Winter Sports JV/ Varsity schedules Dec 19-25
Twin Lakes Thursday, Dec. 19: Varsity co-ed swimming at Delphi, 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20: JV/Varsity boys’ basketball at Frankfort, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21: Varsity boys’ wrestling at Twin Lakes Invite at home, 9 a.m.; varsity girls’ wrestling at Wrestlemania at Lafayette Jefferson High...
Lost White County
1. Who did these people work for and where was it located? 2. What distributor of cosmetics had a company in Monticello in the 1960s? 3. Who was the predecessor to Ball Metal Beverage Container Corporation in Monticello? ANSWERS 1....
Court Report
White County Court Records Dec. 7 - 13, 2024 SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL State of Indiana v. Tyson D. Matthews: Driving while suspended with prior, Class A misdemeanor. State of Indiana v. Matthew R. Easterly: Driving while suspended with prior, Class A...
Memory Lane
The Monon News December 12-18, 1914-2014 December 18, 1914 The champion corn husker is reported to be Herman Ames, who husked 108 bushels in six hours. The fire department made a run to the Louis Quade home Thursday noon. Thursday...
Lakeview Optometry hosts grand opening in new location
MONTICELLO — Lakeview Optometry opened its new location with a grand opening on Thursday afternoon, where a group of customer, family and community members gathered for a ribbon cutting. The new office is located at 913 W. Executive Ct. in...
Buzzzzin’ with Mrs. B Jan Blackburn
The highs and lows of Christmas presentWhen we think of Christmas present, we usually think of gifts. This year I am thinking that Christmas present means what is happening at this time of year in the present year. Thinking about this year, I of course remember that last year at this...
Women Giving Together grant recipients announced
By Lucy Dold We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our Women Giving Together Grants, totaling $12,944. These awards are made possible through donations to the Women Giving Together Fund, a permanent endowment held at the Community Foundation of White County. The Women Giving...
The joy of end-of-year giving
As the year draws to a close and the festive season fills our hearts with joy, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the blessings we’ve received and the ways we can give back to the community we love. At the Community Foundation of White...
To Know God
How many of us know God? I mean, really know God. We certainly like to think we know and have a relationship with him. We study him, worship him, spend time with him, and rely on him. But do we really know him? We can...
The Mother She Didn’t Have to Be
My step-mother Edna passed away a few days ago, after eighty-eight years of living. She was a wonderful lady, who had three sons, the closest thing I will ever have to brothers. On her wedding day to my father, she told me that she had...
Mary Lorene Shine
Mary Lorene Shine, 91, of Monticello, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on January 22, 1933 in Fairfield, IL to the late Virgil and Kansas Mae (Brock) Meeks. She married Howard Shine on...
Rev. James “Jim” Robert Copeland
Rev. James “Jim” Robert Copeland died November 20, 2024, at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born April 1, 1931, to Millard and Mary (Roberts) Copeland in Thorntown, IN. Jim married his high school sweetheart Martha Jane “Marty” Walker Copeland on August 10,...
Barbara Jean “Barb” Parcel
Barbara Jean “Barb” Parcel, 90, of Star City, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on July 28, 1934. Memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski Animal Center. Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. Arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Betty Joan Jones
Betty Joan Jones, 93, of Monticello passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 17, 1931 at the family farm in Carroll County near Camden to the late Truman and Mable (Horn) McCarty. On November...
Darlene Kay (Landis) Bridge
Darlene Kay (Landis) Bridge, 88 of Idaville passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 21, 1935 at the family home in Cass County near Logansport, the daughter of the late Charles “Cotton” and Dorothy (Allen) Landis. She...