After months of dirt moving by city and county workers, as well as the UAM heavy equipment training class, rails and crossties are now being laid in place for the new rail spur at the Industrial Park, on HWY 35 East.

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The recent re-application for cities to espresse interest in being home to the state’s new veterans care home is receiving the full attention of Quorum Court, MEDC, City of Monticello, and many other local residents and organizations.

When consttucted, the $22 million dollar facility ex expected to provide over $3 million in yearly payroll.

The deadline is November.

 The Monticello Fire Dept. has moved into its new Central Fire Station on Wood Street.

The new station has 3 bays for fire trucks, and even holds the long ladder truck, which was stored outside at the UAM station.

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Wednesday was a good example of how rain can wreak havoc on Drew County drivers.

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Monticello’s City Council, Thursday night, discussed suggested changes to the city dog ordinance. Some council member described the current ordinance as “adequate, if enforced.”

Others said the fines need to be increased, since the current fines were set in 1972.

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The Panorama Restaurant, on the downtown square, has added Omaha Steaks to their menu selections.

Rib Eye, Prime Rib, and Filet Mignon are now available, along with the popular Italian favorites, already on the menu.

Panorama Restaurant, 367-3370.

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Just before midnight Thursday, Monticello dispatch received the 911 phone call reporting a stolen car on North Gabbert St.

The car, The 2001 Acura, was reported to be stolen by particular person, who the complainant named.

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 Around 7:15,, Tuesday morning, Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched, along with SEEMS and MASI ambulances, to the report of a wreck involving a Cadillac sedan and a Ford Expedition, at the intersection of HWY 278 and I-530, west of Monticello.

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I want to thank you for honoring me as Monticello’s

#1 Real Estate Agent and

#1 Real Estate Company.

Sincerely,
Ray Ryburn

 The announced improvements to the Monticello Square began Monday, and will bring major changes to the beauty, and functionality, of the Downtown area.

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Judy Claudette Knowles Head, sixty-two years of age of Dallas, Tx passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in her home.

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A Drew County man being held on theft charges, escaped from the Dermott jail, around 7:15 Sunday evening.

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Amber’s Mad Southern Style, located on HWY 425 North, in the former Seasons location, is now open, specializing in boutique type clothing, including sizes extra small and extra-large, along with accessories specialized to each outfit you select.

Amber’s staff, Shelby Wall, Amber Evans, and Stevi Bolin, are shown here, on the day of their Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and grand opening, last week.

Amber’s is open Monday through Saturday, from 10am to 6pm.

Corker’s Network & Security Solutions’ goal is to provide wired/wireless computers, networks, and security planning services,  including purchasing, installing, repairing and supporting all home and business IT needs.

They will come to your home or business to fix your IT problems. Operating systems supported are all servers and PCs running Microsoft Windows, Linux and Apple MAC.

They can also assess your network and physical data security needs, and make recommendations to reduce the possibility of loss or theft.

Contact Russell LaVon Corker at (870)723-8883.

WEE HAUL CAB CO. is now operating in Monticello, serving inividuals, families, and groups.

Call 723-9815 to reach them for pick-ups.

In-town fares are $10, with round-trips for $15.

The new business is owned and operated by Wanda and Sandy Bodiford.

Piggly Wiggly, on  South. Main St. in Monticello, closed Sunday morning for a major store renovation, name change, and marketing change.

The store is reopen today as Food Giant – Cash Saver, with the new sales technique.

Each item in the store will be identified with the store’s actual cost for that item.  When customers check out, 10% of the grocery total will then be added.  This total is what the customer will pay, providing YOU with lower prices.

A Monticello couple have been released on $50,000 bond each, following an ongoing $40,000 scam of former Municipal Judge and City Councilman Clifton Bond.

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The Council has had numerous presentations and discussions over the past months regarding what will be included in the renovations, and a representative from Siemons was present at this meeting to again provide an overview of the plan that Siemons has outlined to revamp the City’s water system.

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