At 2:13 PM on May 24, Monticello Fire & Rescue, MASI, OEM, and Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of a Dodge Ram, eastbound on Bill Henry Road, leaving the road, jumping over a driveway side road, and crashing over and into a pile of logs, with the driver trapped inside of the vehicle.  After the driver was out of the vehicle, he was placed in the ambulance for transportation.

Posted below is the press release from Sheriff Mark Gober. (more…)

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These three photos, taken yesterday, show the changes taking place at the former “Hamburg shirt factory“.

After years of usage, ranging from storage to hardwood flooring, the building seems to be undergoing several changes.

The first photo shows where Swyft is staging cable and equipment, for when the official transaction takes place and they move into the facility.

The second photo shows the “lean to“ buildings that are attached on the west side, that currently leak, and will soon be removed.

The third photo, shows where the back of the building has been painted, and other repairs are taking place.

During the May 24 primary election, for the position of Marion Township constable, covering Monticello and approximately 1 mile outside of it, David Menotti Jr won the election, over Joshua Henley and Dann Garrison. (more…)

Around 4 PM, Monday, Monticello dispatch received a 911 call about a logging employee needing emergency medical assistance, at a worksite on Campground Road.

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Due to the restructuring of their youth group and administration, Cominto Baptist Church will only utilize the following people in their Children and
Youth fundraisers: Al and Cindy Barajas, Marlon and Becky Bennett, and Michael (Red) and Michelle Faulkner.

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Vera Loyd wants to hire an individual to perform contract-cleaning services at our campus.

The position would not require more than 20 hours/week to perform the service.

If interested o ease contact Mitzy Sullivan at 870-367-9035.

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