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BOIL ORDER Issued for Monticello, South of 278, East of Main Street

February 23rd, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Food Supplies Available at Revival Center, Tuesday, 1-3 PM

February 23rd, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Tuesday afternoon,
1 – 3pm, there will be a food truck delivering around 1,000 boxes of free food on the Revival Center parking lot, at Pine & Jackson Streets.

There are no requirements to meet to receive food from this event.

Please share this with anyone who may have been effected by the recent bad weather or missed work.

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BOIL ORDERS Issued for LACEY-LADELLE & SELMA Water Association

February 23rd, 2021 by Joe Burgess

The Lacey-Ladelle and Selma Water Associations have been placed under the same boil order as Monticello City Water, since they are supplied by Monticello services.

“We have not found any leaks on our main lines. If the residents would check there lines and make sure they have no leaks we would greatly appreciate it.”

If you have any questions or concerns call Selma Water Association, Lee Anthony at 870-460-0628 or Lacey Ladelle Water Association, Gregg Deal 870-723-3859. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sears Hometown Store

February 23rd, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Lost Pet, near Drew Farm Store

February 23rd, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Last seen Thursday morning around 3 am, when he was let out to potty, on Trotter Street, near the farm store.
Very friendly
Contact 8703083411
Or 8707239279

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Lost Pet, near Green Hill, Pumpkin Center

February 23rd, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Drew Central Classrooms Open Tomorrow

February 22nd, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Drew Central School District will return to normal instruction, on-site and virtual, Tuesday, February 23.

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B&C Excavating, Dozer & Trac-hoe

February 22nd, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Road Conditions

February 22nd, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Major roads, like 278 and 425, are pretty much clear.

Other highways and county roads are very slick and hazardous, made even more treacherous by Monday morning fog. shown here is 277, going towards Tillar.

Non-highways, like Meadowview Drive in Western Pines, are very slick and slushy.

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Openings & Closings

February 22nd, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Monticello & Drew Central Schools, and UAM are all virtual, today.

The Drew County Courthouse is open today.

Drew County will attempt to run regular trash routes, starting today. Please have dumpsters moved out of snowbanks, so employees can reach them.

City Hall is open today, and the city is running regular trash routes.

Head of the Class will be open today.

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Monticello & Drew Central Schools, and UAM are Virtual, Today.

February 22nd, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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MHS Juniors ACT Testing, Tuesday

February 22nd, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Monticello Schools Virtual, Monday.

February 21st, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Drew Central Virtual, Monday

February 21st, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Drew Central Schools will continue virtual learning on Monday, February 22.

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UAM Virtual, Monday.

February 21st, 2021 by Joe Burgess

All UAM campuses open Monday, 02-22-21, with a two hour delay.

Instruction will be virtual.

Employees use discretion regarding safe travel.

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Update: our water situation is still fluid, no pun intended. The huge leaks we thought we had may not have been huge leaks after all. A couple of smaller leaks have been identified and turned off (not affecting customers) and our levels in our tanks are rising appropriately. Read the rest of this entry »

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Mayor Chase – Update on Water Situation

February 20th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Hi everyone. Im sure you have heard about our “water problem”.

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Non- City Sources Report Serious Water Shortage in Monticello/Drew County

February 20th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

At 10:15, Saturday morning, MLive received a phone call from a non-city source, very familiar with local water resources, reporting that the City of Monticello is currently searching for a major water leak, that is causing water resources to be seriously depleted. Read the rest of this entry »

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Big Rig, Deep Ditch

February 20th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Around 4 PM, Friday the driver of this big-rig flatbed was attempting a turn on Cherry Street, in Monticello, and partially due to the slick roads, had traffic blocked for around an hour.

Many sidestreets in Monticello/Drew County are extremely slick. Please use extreme caution.

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Patrick’s Auto Wash will be open Saturday & Sunday, 12-6. Let Us Get that Snow, Ice & Sand Off of your Vehicle

February 20th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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