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Most poeple never realize how much we depend on our first responders, especially in weather like we’re having today.

Local residents have the choice of driving in these slick, icy conditions; our emergency workers don’t have that option.

When you pass them at an accident scene, drive with extreme caution, because they are helping someone who may not have used enough caution.

Thanks, guys (and gals) we appreciate all you do for us.

Tuesday morning, a 26 year old Monticello man appeared before Judge Sara Hartness, facing the probable charges of 1st degree battery and aggravated assault, for injuries sustained by his own 9 month old baby.

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The City Council approved Mayor Zack Tucker’s plan to begin reducing the city’s ongoing battle against residential flooding.
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UAM – Dr. John Hunt;
DC -Julie Callison;
Monticello – Debra Ashcraft ;
MIS AR Teacher of the Year Candidate – Rachel Beer Withers

At the last City Council meeting, W. J. McKeiver asked the city to widen a section of Old Troy Road, due to increased big rig traffic around Price Lumber Mill.
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The MEDC is working with the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce toward planning their Annual Awards Banquet.

The MEDC is now taking nominations for Outstanding Young Leader.

Please submit your nominee, soon. The candidate should be 18 – 35 years of age, active in the community and exhibit leadership qualities at the highest standard.

Please include a description of the individuals background, examples of their leadership roles, and an explanation as to why this individual should receive this recognition.

The deadline to submit nominations is February 10th at noon.

Mainline Health is seeking Full-time LPNs
Qualified applicants please complete an online application at
www.mainlinehealth.net
Applications will be accepted until 2/13/15
Competitive salary/Clinic Hours/Company Paid Health Insurance/
Company Paid Life Insurance

Local Businessman’s Jury Trial for 12 Counts of “Theft of Property”
Business Owner’s Jury Trial -11 am Update
Business Owner’s Jury Trial -1 pm Update
Business Owner’s Jury Trial – 2:30 Update
Defendant Takes the Stand – 4:30 Update
Trial Still in Progress –7:45 Update
Jury Trial – 8:30 Update
9:30 pm Jury Trial Update – The Jury Has Reached a Verdict
Jury Report –11:15 PM Update
Jury Announces Sentence, Minutes before Midnight

House members have now filed over 220 bills and the filings continue as we enter our 4th week of the Regular Session.

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Drew Central graduate Jessica Faith (Wishard) has just released a video to her song “without a fight”.

It has been a year since Jessica became a “GRAMMY Amplifier 2014 Winner”.

Since that time, the Grammy’s sent her to South by Southwest in Austin, TX to open for superstar Aloe Blacc, and filming a professional music video in Nashville.

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For the second consecutive night, a HWY 425 business was burglarized, after they had closed for the day.

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