Allen’s appeal to focus on warrant, third-party suspects
Attorneys seek new deadline, exhibitsRichard Allen’s appellate attorneys are shining a light on issues they may raise in his appeal. Allen was convicted in...
Court Report
White County Court Records Week of Oct. 3 - 10, 2025 Editor’s Note: A lawsuit filed or an arrest made...
White County Arrests
White County Sheriff’s Arrest Log Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 Tuesday, Sept. 30 Nicole Lockard, 46, of Reynolds, was arrested...
Swatting incident under investigation in Carroll County
On Saturday, a 911 call was received at the Carroll County center with the caller stating he shot his wife....
Indiana’s largest gathering of county officials discuss important matters
INDIANAPOLIS — White County Treasurer Barbara Ann Nydegger and First Deputy Treasurer Mary Jarvis were two of over 650 county...
Frontier picks up eighth consecutive win
By Team Reports Frontier extended their winning streak to eight on Friday, bumping them up to 8-0. Everything went their way against the West Central Trojans as they made off with a 32-12 victory. Considering the Falcons have won seven games by more than 19...
Twin Lakes makes it four in a row on the road
Twin Lakes hadn’t done well against West Lafayette recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn’t let the past get in their way on Friday. The Indians took down the Red Devils 21-7. For the Indians, this counts as revenge for...
Lost White County
1. When was the Monticello Journal lost? 2. When was the Monon News lost? ANSWERS 1. The Monticello Journal was lost on Dec. 31, 1938. It first began on Aug. 17, 1929, when it replaced the Monticello Evening Journal. 2....
Memory Lane
The Monon News October 15-21, 1915-2015 October 15, 1915 Claude Thacker is building a six room home on Market St. Dr. Clayton has recently completed a new home on his farm northwest of town. October 18, 1935 William Sandilands and...
What’s Happening White County
Upcoming Monticello Parks Programs Home School- Apple Crunch is on October 16, at 10-11 a.m. at Bluestem Nature Center. We will partner up with Purdue Extension as we learn about apples! Please Register at 574-583-3983 or on line at montiparks.recdesk.com....
Lost White County
1. When was the old Washington Street bridge lost? 2. When was the Round Grove High School lost? ANSWERS 1. The old Washington Street bridge was lost in May 2014 when it was closed for good. It was originally built...
Individual Time
Recently, I found myself discussing the possibility of forming a personal relationship with God. I understand that for some, this may seem daunting, but I want to make sure you know that it’s not as complex as it may appear. We all have the potential...
Buzzzzin’ with Mrs. B Jan Blackburn
There is never a good time to Say “Yes”Another Burnettsville Community Day is in the books, and everyone is breathing a sigh of relief. I suppose the same sentiment is shared by those people who chaired the Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival, the Francesville Fall Festival, the Covered Bridge Festival and a host of...
Women Giving Together hosts fall gathering at Whyte Horse
The autumn season set the perfect backdrop as about 30 people gathered at Whyte Horse Winery for an evening of fellowship, food, and philanthropy. The Women Giving Together (WGT) Graze & Gather event, hosted by the Community Foundation of White County, celebrated connection and community...
Survivors Need Us Now More Than Ever
Letter to the EditorAs the federal government shutdown begins, the weight feels heavy for survivors in Indiana who depend on critical services. It also marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, reminding us that abuse touches far too many lives. The national theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, is especially true...
Buzzzzin’ with Mrs. B Jan Blackburn
Evil is just evilI have just about had enough of all the finger pointing for every atrocity that occurs in this world today. The lack of accountability, the dishonesty, the greed and avarice, the rudeness, the polarity of thoughts and actions; it makes me sick. Everyone seems to...
David Allen Demmon
David Allen Demmon, 72, of Monticello, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 6, 1953 in Gary, IN to the late Arthur and Audrey (Stocker) Demmon. On August 8, 1972 he married Dorothy Glasgow in Louisville,...
Betty Rose Randolph
Betty Rose Randolph, 88, of Monticello, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Monticello Healthcare. She was born on April 17, 1937 in Goshen to the late Charles and Grace (Sheneman) Fry. On June 25,1960 she married Joseph Randolph in Goshen. They enjoyed sixty-five...
DEATH NOTICE
Morgan Lee Kersey Morgan Lee Kersey, 26, of Monticello, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 5, 2025, doing what he loved, hunting white tail deer and providing for his family.
Jan M. Lindborg
Jan M. Lindborg, age 101, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at her rural home in Hartford, Wisconsin, where she had resided since 2010. Born on a Palm Sunday, April 13, 1924, to Clair and Adeline Underwood in Delaware, Ohio, Jan later wrote that,...
Charles R. GaringFree Access
Charles R. Garing, 86, of Monticello, died at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the White Oaks Assisted Living Center in Monticello. Charles was born on Saturday, October 1, 1938, in Attica, Ind., to Raymond P. and Priscilla R. (Bolduc) Garing. They both...