Dollar General is strongly encouraging that the first hour of operations each day at their stores, be dedicated solely for the shopping needs of senior customers, who are one of the groups most vulnerable to the COVID-19 coronavirus. (more…)

The Monticello Senior Center is still Delivering meals, but the Center is closed for social gatherings.

Congregate members, we will bring a meal to your vehicle.

If any of our seniors need meals delivered to their homes, please contact the Center @ 367-2434.

A statement from Judge Robert Akin will be posted later this afternoon.

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District Judge Bruce Anderson has announced that, in order to protect the public and court employees and in response to recommendations by Gov. Asa Hutchinson, the District Court Building will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, (more…)

Jury Duty has been canceled for the remainder of the week, according to Drew County Circuit Clerk Beverly Burks. Jurors do NOT need to report.

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District Judge Reid Harrod has announced that all nonessentialcourt proceedings previously set from March 16, 2020 through March 27, 2020, will be suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations by relevant public officials. (more…)

SEARL has more almost 20,000 visitors each month across nine locations. More than 9,000 items cross our desks and almost 2,000 people attend programs every month. That translates into a lot of personal interactions by many, many people, every day we are open. (more…)

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As the past week has shown, we don’t know what changes will effect our lives, here in Monticello & Drew County.

WHATEVER happens today, MLive will be there to cover it, here in our hometown and county.

Keep checking and ML will keep you updated.

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Informed.

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Monticello and Drew Central Schools will make announcements later this afternoon about Monday’s decision.

Those statements will be posted on MonticelloLive.com

Open house for HFD which was originally scheduled for March 19th is being postponed until a later date.

This is due to taking the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

We will announce the future date of the open house pending containment of this virus.

Please keep our medical professionals and first responders in your prayers as well as our great country as they face this virus fearlessly to treat patients and contain the spread of this virus.

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