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Rescue Team Responds to Early AM Wreck
December 12th, 2013 by
At 1:45, Thursday, the Monticello Fire & Rescue Team was paged out to the report of a Ford pick-up that missed the HWY 278 curve at the east entrance to Wilmar, and crashed into a nearby wooded area.
Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies worked the accident, where a 31 year old Bryant resident was transported to JRMC by SEEMS. Dan’s Towing removed the vehicle.
DCSO Reports Shooting Arrest
December 12th, 2013 by
On December 2, 2013, a 20 year old Warren resident came to the Drew County Sheriff’s Office, spoke to Sheriff Mark Gober and reported that the night before at a location on the Old Warren Rd. he had been shot at multiple times.
Commercial Bank Christmas Special
December 12th, 2013 by
Masked Burglar Vandalizes Public Defender’s Office, Saturday Night
December 11th, 2013 by
When a member of the Public Defender’s office stopped by their office, Saturday evening, to pick up a file, they found the building ramsacked, window blinds destroyed, tables turned over, and files strew all over the desks and floor.
A trail of mischief led them to a back office where the masked suspect was found sleeping in the corner of another room.
Monticello Honored as ArkansasBusiness ‘City of Distinction” Award
December 10th, 2013 by
Monticello is the winner of the 2013 Arkansas Business City of Distinction Quality of Life category for cities with a population between 5,000 and 20,000 people, because of the Ridgeway Hotel renovation.
Kelsey Windham Wins Miss Hamburg Holidays 2013
December 9th, 2013 by
Kelsey Windham was crowned Sat as Miss Hamburg Holidays 2013. She also received awards for Most Beautiful & Best Personality. Kelsey is the 17 year old daughter of Teresa & Scott Duckworth & Darrell Windham. She is a senior at Monticello High School.
Firemen Rescue Puppy from Burning Apartment Building
December 6th, 2013 by
When the Monticello Fire Dept. responded to the Turtle Creek Apt. fire, Thursday morning, they had no idea that a miniture Dachshund puppy was inside of one of the two apartments.
The pet’s owner, Ms. Raquella, when she realized that her apartment was filling with smoke, and possibly fire, told the firefighters, who were able to enter her apt., and remove the pet-carrier that little Mylia was waiting in.
Raquella is shown here, seconds after being re-united with her puppy, and them later, after they had both had an opportunity to
Turtle Creek Apartment Fire
December 6th, 2013 by
“Hunting” for a Dependable Truck? Come to Ryburn Motor Co.
December 5th, 2013 by
Bowl Weevil Woodturning – A Unique Christmas Gift
December 5th, 2013 by
Christmas Parade Winning Floats
December 5th, 2013 by-
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Found Dog
December 5th, 2013 byFound on the corner of Hyatt and Oakland, Chocolate longhair weenie dog.
Very cute. When found she was injured and needs attention soon.
Please Call/text for pics 870-723-9176
City Dept. Budget Requests for 2014
December 3rd, 2013 by
Last week’s city council meeting included budget requests from city department heads, as well as the MEDC and Boys & Girls Club.
Those requests and videos are posted below.
MEDC 2014 Service Proposal to City – $275,332
December 3rd, 2013 byStreet Dept. Budget Request – $373,950
December 3rd, 2013 byTri-axle dump truck – $135,000
trac-hoe – 57 hp – $100,500
trac-hoe – 93 hp – $138,450
MPD Budget Request – $95,000
December 3rd, 2013 by30 bullet-proof vests – $25,000
2 used cars for CID / staff – $14,000 each
Replace Animal Control truck with newer truck, with cab space for equipment – $7,000
New patrol car – $35,000
Fire Dept. Budget Request – $190,000
December 3rd, 2013 by1. Repair Driveway at Station #2 $15,000.00
2. Build a covered building for the dive van and boat $5/000.00
3. Refurbish the drill tower at the training center $15,000.00
4. Finish the inside of Station #2 $5,000.00
5. Buy a new rescue / brush truck to replace FR 1 $150,000.00
Boys & Girls Club Service Contract Proposal – $25,000
December 3rd, 2013 byParks Committee Budget Request – $136,000
December 3rd, 2013 byJORDAN PARK:
$9,000.00 – Scoreboard for Williams Tucker Field
3,000.00 – Fibar Bark
MCCLOY PARK:
8,000.00 – Skate Park
6.000.00 – Fibar Bark
SPORTS COMPLEX:
4,000.00 – Co-Ed Field
3,000.00 – Fibar Bark
78.000.00 – Grant Match for Lights Co-ed Field
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES:
25,000.00 – Boys <& Girls Club requested
GRAND TOTAL: $136,000.00
Transfer Station & Compost Budget Request – $ 91,500
December 3rd, 2013 byCompost equipment shed – $30,000
Weight scales – $60,000
Computer & printer- $1,500
City Shop Budget Request – $1,900
December 3rd, 2013 byDiagnostic computer for engine analysis – $1,900
Sanitation Dept. Budget Request – $60,000
December 3rd, 2013 byUsed automated trash truck – $60,000
Water Dept. Budget Request – $18,000
December 3rd, 2013 by$18,000 for new meter reading truck.
Discount Merchandise Open House TODAY, 12Noon-5:30pm
December 3rd, 2013 by
Pedestrian Struck by Car on Town Square
December 3rd, 2013 by
Minutes before 1 pm, Monday, a local man, walking his bicycle across McCloy Street at the 3-way stop sign at the Town Square was hit by a car.
Carpet Medics – For Fire, Flood, or Other Disaster
December 2nd, 2013 by
Local Man Shot While Getting Rifle From Truck
December 2nd, 2013 by
Around noon Saturday, a Drew County man, estimated to be in his 20s, was seriously injured when a hunting rifle discharged as he was getting it out of his truck.
Former UAM Vice-Chancellor Being Investigated following Internal Audit
December 2nd, 2013 by
A former UAM Vice Chancellor’ financial records where the topic of a recent UofA Trustee meeting.
Former Factory Buildings Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
December 2nd, 2013 by
Pauline Baptist Celebrates Thanksgiving by Serving 800 Meals – Video
December 2nd, 2013 bySerious Mold Problems Face City Hall – Video
December 2nd, 2013 bySteven Morris of Morris and Associates addressed the City Council Wednesday evening with a slide presentation of his findings of damage and needed repairs to City Hall and the Police Building.
Courthouse Mold Issues Put to Rest, for Now
December 2nd, 2013 by
Recent Courthouse air samples, taken by Steve Morris, of Morris and Associates, currently show that courthouse air quality has significant gains.
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