April 2, 2025
Early Sunday morning, at approximately 4:45 a.m., Buffalo/Liberty Twp. Fire Department was paged out to assist Monticello Fire Department with...
April 2, 2025
WOLCOTT — The Town of Wolcott has a new member of their police force, Kilo, a one-year-old Belgian Malinois who...
April 2, 2025
While the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization has been around for more than a century as it was first established...
April 2, 2025
MONTICELLO — Over 10 years ago, Ken Houghton lost his 50th anniversary wedding ring in their home on the lake...
April 2, 2025
The Twin Lakes Lions Club located in Monticello is currently recruiting members. Whether you are transferring from another unit elsewhere,...
By Holly Eitenmiller
cometeditor@hurdmedia.com | April 2, 2025
The Abby and Libby Memorial Park is about to gain a new feature that will serve as a beacon for...
By W.C. Madden
nrreporter@hoosiermediagroup.com | April 2, 2025
The way the Monticello- Union Township looked in early March made people think the library was going to be a...
By W.C. Madden | April 2, 2025
The Friends of the Library will be having limited book sales for a while since the Monticello-Union Township Library moved...
April 2, 2025
INDIANA – Postal Service officials in Indiana report 67 letter carriers have experienced dog bites or dog attacks so far...
April 2, 2025
The Uptown Project estimated around 50 people participated in Francesville’s town clean up day in memory of Darlene Mellon over...
April 2, 2025
The IHSAA, the IHSAA Foundation and Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics are proud to announce the selection of 20 senior student-athletes for 10 scholarships to be presented this Spring. Alongside the C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarships announced previously, the IHSAA and IHSAA Foundation are proud...
By Cheri Shelhart
nreditor@hoosiermediagroup.com | March 26, 2025
Every year, the City of Monticello celebrates Disability Awareness Month in March with art displays hung on banners in the downtown area, art awards and the annual Wheelchair Basketball tournament. City departments battle it out on the basketball court for a traveling trophy. The police...
April 2, 2025
1. What was this building used for originally? 2. Whatever happened to the Odd Fellows group in Monon? ANSWERS 1. This building was originally built in 1946 and used by Bea’s Lakeside Cottages for boat rental. It has been expanded...
April 2, 2025
The Monon News March 27-31 & April 1 & 2, 1915-2015 April 2, 1915 Sam Graves sold a team of horses this week that he had owned for 33 years. The Monon Band will give a free concert at the...
April 2, 2025
White County Court Records Week of March 22 – 28, 2025 SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL State of Indiana v. Cecil B. Judd: Battery on a person less than 14 years old when defendant is 18 or older, Level 6 felony. State...
April 2, 2025
MONTICELLO — Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith came to Monticello on Friday, March 28, as a guest speaker for the Monticello Rotary Club. He spent some time talking with the club members, enjoying lunch, and giving a short speech before...
April 2, 2025
Idaville Fire hosts smoked chicken and fish fry The Idaville Fire Department is hosting a smoked chicken and fish fry on Friday, April 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. They are serving smoked chicken, AYCE fish, sides and dessert. Adults...
April 2, 2025
What is a Worry-Wart? Webster’s dictionary defines them as “ones who are inclined to worry unduly;” that would be me. Many people who over-worry often suffer from General Anxiety Disorder, a mental disorder, meaning that you worry about everything and cannot control it, making activities...
By Hillary Hawkins, White County Extension Educator
Purdue University, Health & Human Sciences | April 2, 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, managing your finances effectively is essential for long-term stability and peace of mind. Whether you’re just starting out on your financial journey or looking to refine your money management skills, it can often feel overwhelming. However, with a few simple strategies...
by Vera Hindi, CFWC Intern
The Community Foundation of White County | April 2, 2025
People often ask me, “Vera, what are you planning on doing with your life?” Truthfully, even as a freshman in college, I still don’t have a clear answer. But I know I’ve had this fire inside me from a young age, which drives me to...
By Mark Harmon | April 2, 2025
What are your thoughts when you hear the word “release? “If you worked or were incarcerated in a correctional facility, release means to walk out of prison or jail a free person. If you were removed from your job, you would be discharged from your...
April 2, 2025
Winamac – Pulaski County Tribe (PCT) made an exciting announcement that’s setting the stage for a new chapter in community enhancement, one centered on creativity, culture, and collaboration. The Arts & Culture Creative Concept Celebration, held March 20, brought business owners, organizational leaders, community members,...
April 2, 2025
Ardis Lynn Cochran Kolter, 88, McCordsville, IN, passed away peacefully at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, on March 19, 2025, surrounded by her husband and loving family. Ardis Lynn was a loving, compassionate, and devoted wife, mother, nana, and great nana, who always put others...
April 2, 2025
James Matthew Walker, 88, of Monticello, passed away at 7:25 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on September 3, 1936, in East Chicago, Indiana to the late James G. and Marguerite M. (Tully) Walker. He was...
April 2, 2025
Marianne Scripter, 88, of Monticello, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at White Oak Health Campus. She was born on December 14, 1936 in Goodland to the late Marion and Mercedes (Stombaugh) Miiller. On October 1, 1955 she married A. Jack Scripter in Goodland....
April 2, 2025
Wanda Lou Wagner, 81, of Winamac, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born October 8, 1943. Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. Arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
April 2, 2025
Frederick Richter passed away at Hickory Creek, Winamac, on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Fred was born on February 7, 1938. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Winamac. Arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.