Monticello Live

A Monticello couple have been released on $50,000 bond each, following an ongoing $40,000 scam of former Municipal Judge and City Councilman Clifton Bond.

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Drew Central’s first score came on a short run, early in the 3rd quarter.

The Council has had numerous presentations and discussions over the past months regarding what will be included in the renovations, and a representative from Siemons was present at this meeting to again provide an overview of the plan that Siemons has outlined to revamp the City’s water system.

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Happy Birthday Stephanie!

We love you very much and hope you have a special day.

Lindsay, Dad, Ann, and Ronny”.

The meeting was called to order with three members present. Tammy Stain reported on the 2013-2014 budget. She reviewed last year’s actual vs. this year’s budget.

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MEDC reported that they have had on-going contact with a prospect, and it is still looking positive. They will be meeting with AEDC next week to negotiate incentives.

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With upcoming improvements and the beautification project of the Monticello Square, A Porta-john has been installed for the workers.

The beautification project will include crosswalks, pavers. and other improvements.

A Monticello parks committee member, who twice has attempted a run for City Council, recently posted on FaceBook the possiblilty of seeking the office of Monticello Mayor.

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Drew County Deputies and Monticello Fire Dept. firefighters were called to this rubbish fire, Monday afternoon, when the helpful workers forgot about the burn ban, and the fire got larger than expected.

The burn ban that is in effect for Drew County HAS NOT been cancelled, due to Friday night’s rain.

Please do not burn any items, until it is cancelled by the county judge and Forestry Commission.

The Discovery Skills Center sold support ribbons for the “A Child`s Voice’ Autism Foundation. Shown here are James Sanders – a consumer at the Discovery Skills Center, Rondie White- Secretary of the “A Child`s Voice” autism foundation, and Deanna Doherty- president of the “A Child`s Voice” autism foundation.

This 2002 Ford Thunderbird convertible has been very well maintained and only has 69000 miles.

It even comes with a hard top ,and a stand to store it on!

call Bob Newell at Ryburns at 367-5353 or 251-978-3713 and dont let this one get away!

Sunday afternoon, KARK/KLRT’s Jocelyn Tovar inerviewed Mike Fritts, who was trapped inside of Thursday’s wildfire.

As the report states, Mike will get to meet Ms. Gail and other emergency staff members, which he credits with saving his life, today, in a meeting set up by MLive.

Check back later for that video.

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Today is Cody Cheshire’s birthday.

Happy 16th birthday, Cody.

Love Dad, Stacey, Sis, Clay and Ty.

Around 11 am, Friday morning, the new driver of this AT&T truck lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the roadway in Dead Man’s Curve, 2 miles east of Monticello on HWY 278 East.

Neither the driver, nor his trainer, was injured.

Drew County Sheriff’s deputies worked the crash scene.  Reliable Towing was called to remove the vehicle.

Thursday’s wreck in the same curve wasn’t as easy to remove.

Highway 278 at Dead Man’s Curve was closed due to multiple traffic accidents, Thursday afternoon.

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Wanted: Drew Central Food Service Worker

Must have a general working knowledge of all positions in the cafeteria. Pay starts at $9.30/hr.
6 hours per day
Also accepting applications for cafeteria substitutes.

Contact Tiffany Barnard, Child Nutrition Director, 870-367-6893 

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According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, at 6:30 pm, a few homes on South Allis Road have been evacuated.
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