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DCHS Graduation Update, July 17 – Video

June 26th, 2020 by Joe Burgess

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LifeShare Blood Drive, Friday at Drew Memorial

June 26th, 2020 by Joe Burgess

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“ Duty to Intervene “ Policy Implemented at MPD

June 25th, 2020 by Joe Burgess

Chief Jason Akers has announced that the Monticello Police Department has implemented a new policy to potentially ensure the physical safety of citizens while interacting with law-enforcement
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Commercial Bank

June 25th, 2020 by Joe Burgess

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Shady Grove Baptist Fish Fry, for MPD

June 25th, 2020 by Joe Burgess

Wednesday at lunch, members and staff of Shady Grove Baptist Church prepared a fish fry for the Monticello Police Department, inviting officers from other departments to join in, as well.

Someone described the event as “a way to show our local police officers that although hard work and dedication aren’t shown in the national media, they are appreciated by the residents of Monticello and Drew County.”

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Recent Rollover Wreck

June 25th, 2020 by Joe Burgess

Saturday, around 6 PM, the driver of this Toyota 4runner was traveling from Warren towards Wilmar, when they crossEd the centerline and ran into the north ditch, overturning the vehicle.

No injuries were reported, the accident was investigated by the Drew County Sheriff’s Department.

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Council Honors Carolyn Brown & Obituary – Video,

June 24th, 2020 by Joe Burgess

Click here for obituary and service time, for later today.

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Planning Commission Officers & Survey – Video

June 24th, 2020 by Joe Burgess

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Kim’s Dance Factory 25th Anniversary Celebration Recital

June 24th, 2020 by Submitted

Photos from Kim’s Dance Factory 25th Anniversary Celebration Recital in the Park on Saturday!

Thanks to all who participated and families who helped make this day possible. Thanks also to the city for our wonderful amphitheater in the park!

Congratulations to our Seniors, Rachel Barnett, Karson Grant, Lyndie Mullins, and Jessaca Shepherd

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SeaArk Boats Host Annual Employee Luncheon

June 24th, 2020 by Submitted

Recently, SeaArk Boats hosted their annual employee luncheon at SeaArk Boats in Monticello. The event consisted of a Yard Pong tournament, various prize giveaways, employee of the quarter announcement, lunch, and the yearly boat giveaway.

President Steve Henderson stated, “We are proud of the hard work and dedication that our employees show every day. This event allows us to give back to them and to say thank you. We do several other events throughout the year but enjoy getting to spend the day with our employees.” We gave away over $800 in prizes not including our biggest giveaway, a SeaArk Boat. Read the rest of this entry »

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