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Wilmar Water Tank – Monday, 11 am Update

December 27th, 2022 by

“WILMAR RESIDENT we are about to COMPLETELY shut the water off in Wilmar for everybody so the tank can fill up.

Here is the latest statement from Wilmar Mayor Toni Perry, after speaking with Drew County, OEM.

“Please be patient with us while we try to find the solution to this problem. At this moment we do not know how long the water will be off.”

WILMAR RESIDENTS we have EMERGENCY TANKERS coming in to help with our water supply.

We are also purchasing cases of water, so each household can get 1 case.

Again, PLEASE be patient with us because your city workers & former city workers, & a few citizens, who are doing everything possible to get our water system back up & working.”

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Water Drain Empties Wilmar Water Tank – Boil Order Issued, posted Monday

December 27th, 2022 by

Everyone on the Wilmar Water System has been placed under a boil order, due to the town’s empty water tank, which is believed to be caused by residents opening faucets, during the sub-freezing windchills, in Drew County over the Christmas Weekend, in order to prevent pipes from freezing.

MLive spoke to the town’s mayor, this morning, who emphasize that city employees are out looking for any leaks that may have occurred, but none have been found, leading to the conclusion that in-home drains, that are causing the stress of the system.

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15 Year Infrastructure Plan – $52 Million Estimate – Video

December 27th, 2022 by

Although this video was recorded, a while ago, it is still very relevant to the city’s infrastructure and budget, and was not posted til now, due to its length.

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MLive Gives Back to Community – Santa Train

December 26th, 2022 by

For as long as the Santa Train has been carrying children around the Town Square or Courthouse, MonticelloLive has sponsored the annual event.

This year was no exception, as the Santa Train set the stage for the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade.

Merry Christmas, from MonticelloLive.com.

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MLive Gives Back to Community – Bikes for JA Toy Drive

December 26th, 2022 by

As a way of giving back to the community that supports us, MonticelloLive again helped the Junior Auxiliary with their annual Christmas Toy Drive, this year, by donating six children’s bicycles.