Monticello News

The Wayne County Extension Homemakers are celebrating their 26th Christmas Village on Saturday, November 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. E.T. at the Monticello National Guard Armory on North Main Street.

An amendment to the county's fire protection agreement with the city was approved during a meeting of Wayne County Fiscal Court on Thursday, November 12.

There is little that is new in the "Cost of Incarcerating Adult Felons" written by the Kentucky General Assembly's staff for the Program Review and Investigations Committee.

WAYNE COUNTY FSA INFORMATIONAL MEETING Wayne County Farm Service Agency will be holding an informational meeting on Tuesday, November 17, beginning at 5 p.m. at the WC Extension Office basement.

The streetscaping project in the downtown area could begin in the next couple of weeks, according to Monticello Mayor Kenneth Catron.

The holiday season is just around the corner and the Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing for the 39th Annual Christmas Parade, which is set for Friday, December 4. The parade marks the official kickoff for the Christmas season in Monticello.

Police in Wayne County arrest two people after a mobile meth lab is found Sunday night.

BENEFIT FOR SUSAN GREGORY Susan Gregory is 17 years old and has been diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma in her left lung.

The 2010 election cycle officially kicks off this week as political candidates may begin filing with the McCreary County Clerk or Kentucky Secretary of State beginning November 4. Candidates will either appear on the May 18, 2010 primary or November 2, 2010 general election ballots.

Local veterans will be honored on Wednesday, November 11 with the annual parade on Main Street in downtown Monticello.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - October 26, 2009 - The Monticello Utility Commission in Monticello, KY selected Spatial Data Integrations, Inc.

Ken Upchurch, 52nd District State Representative, has announced his intent to seek election to the office of Judge-Executive in Wayne County.

The county clerk in Wayne County has pleaded guilty in a theft case and resigned.

The inmate at the Wayne County Detention Center, who escaped on Monday, October 12 and prompted a countywide manhunt that lasted more than eight hours, is facing additional charges.

The South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, based in Somerset, has been denied permission to build an $18.1 million headquarters office.

The property tax rate for city residents will decrease slightly, following action taken by the City Council on Monday evening.

Police are searching for a Monticello teen who escaped from the Wayne County jail early Monday morning.

Residents of Bronston can rest a little easier now that the community has received a brand new 500,000 gallon water tank.

Monticello has a new postmaster, and his face is a familiar one. Mike Noritis became the Monticello Postmaster, effective September 21, but postal patrons may remember him from when he was a supervisor here about two and a half years ago.

The YMCA Youth Soccer League's season is in full swing, with games being played several evenings at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park.