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Jr. Pirates Bit by Red Bugs, 36-8

September 22nd, 2016 by iPhone

Missing Money Matters Multiply (Actually add $12,500)

September 22nd, 2016 by iPhone

In August, MLive broke the story of $22,500 in missing money, linking Mayor Zack Tucker to an alleged false invoice from the Economic Development Fund of Monticello, billed to the city’s Advertising & Promotion Commission, for false charges.

Late last month, a city check for $6,500 was found, paid to Variety Attractions for country star John Michael Montgomery, stating that it was a $6500 loan to the festival, that would be reimbursed when a local industry reimbursed the check. When that industry paid the $5000 that they had actually pledged, it was not used as reimbursement, but went directly to the festival account. Read the rest of this entry »

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Join Commercial Bank At The Drew County Fair

September 21st, 2016 by Submitted

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Carpet Medics Is Here For You

September 21st, 2016 by Submitted

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Fatality Wreck on 425 South

September 20th, 2016 by iPhone

A 63 year old Drew County man lost his life in a 2 vehicle, head-on collision, on Highway 425 South, near the old racetrack, at 5:44, Monday evening.

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50% Off, 40th Anniversary Sale at Rogers Menswear

September 20th, 2016 by Joe Burgess

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Monticello Dental Center is Open for Service

September 20th, 2016 by iPhone

Monday was an was exciting for Dr. Kara Morgan, Dr. Chad Matone and their team.

Dr. Morgan, who is originally from Hamburg (and the former Morgan Family Dentistry) was honored at the Grand Opening of Monticello Dental Center.

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Sneakey’s BBQ Parade Special at Conley, McCloy, & Gaines

September 20th, 2016 by iPhone

Pulled pork sandwich, chips and drink – $5.

Polish sausage, bell peppers, onions, chips and drink – $5.

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This Time, Your Vote Really Doesn’t Count, But PLEASE Vote in Nov.

September 19th, 2016 by Joe Burgess

Stop in and say “hello” to the early voting staff.
Trust me, they are bored and want your company.

Everyone has heard, “my vote really doesn’t count.”

In the current school board election, where early voting is being held until 4:30, your vote really doesn’t count. Early voting began, Tuesday, with 29 votes cast, as of noon, today.

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Public Meetings / Events

September 19th, 2016 by iPhone

Wednesday:
Inter-modal Board – 11 am
Fair opens – 6 pm
Thursday:
City Budget Committee- 5:30
Fair opens – 6 pm
Friday:
Citizens’ Bank Ribbon Cutting – 11 am
Fair opens – 6 pm
Monticello Billies football
Drew Central Pirates football
September 27:
Budget Committee 5:30
City Council – 6 pm
September 29:
Monticello school board – 5:30