Arise Food Bank, located at 468 South Edwards Street, will be open Saturday, December 18, from 8:30-9:30.

First come, first served.

Drive through only!

The Grinch made a special appearance, waiting on vehicles and pumping gas, Wednesday at Monticello Exxon.

This morning, MLive was made aware of a threat made against Monticello Middle School,

Monticello superintendent Sandra Lanehart issued this statement. (more…)

“We were made aware earlier this morning and are working with the school administration and staff to investigate this incident.

The school administration has made the decision to remain in session and we support their assessment of the facts and this decision.
MPD has multiple officers in various capacities on and around school facilities and will continue to work with MSD staff to investigate and monitor this situation until it is resolved”. MOD Chief Jason Akers.

Drew Central School District administration was made aware of the threat against the Monticello Middle School early this morning. Due to the close proximity of the school districts, we are taking safety precautions at the Pirate Nation as well today.

Judge Akin said that if this is to take place, it will depend totally on federal prisoners.

Akin added it will not be run by LaSalle, they would only be consultants. The new jail will be supervised by the Drew County Sherriff.

Expectations could include 100+ employees,
$1.6 million county profit during the first 3-5 year contract,
300 federal prisoners
200 state prisoners
100 local prisoners.