Because of the vast amounts of votes cast in Tuesday’s General Election, results were not available at press time.
REMINGTON — The Remington Town Council has reverted back to virtual meetings.
WEST LAFAYETTE — The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 27 points to a reading of 183 in October and set an all-time high for the index.
IDAVILLE — While the ability to be active is a challenge because of the COVID-19 health emergency, it’s possible to get in a little exercise this weekend.
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History's Mysteries
The three-year span from 1903 to 1906 identifies the groundwork period, building and completion of Monticello’s Carnegie Library.
If you have followed this column over the last year, you will remember the article on Burnettsville’s newspapers. Today we will share “the rest of the story.”
The March 29, 1918, edition of the White County Democrat featured an article about State Fire Marshal McCall’s condemnation and removal of nine Monticello structures.
White County Snapshots from the Past
WOLCOTT – Three people who were originally “persons of interest” have turned into suspects in connection with the discovery of two bodies Thursday in a home in downtown Wolcott.
BRINGHURST — Police believe a Wisconsin man shot and killed two Carroll County people, set their home on fire, then killed himself in a neighboring county earlier this week.
MONTICELLO — A White County man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a vehicle explosion last week in Monticello.
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NEW CARLISLE — Lilly Roth sat down on the tarp spread out at Twin Lakes’ camp Saturday. She peeled a sock off her left foot, and only then did the realization strike an onlooker.
WEST LAFAYETTE — Maybe 2020 won’t be such a bad year after all.
WOLCOTT — Trader’s Point Christian Academy head coach Sam Carnes wanted his team to be ready.
Class 3A No. 13-ranked Hanover Central forced a late turnover deep in Twin Lakes territory and two plays later capitalized to win its IHSAA Sectional 25 opener, 35-28, Friday in Monticello.
One has to experience it.
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FRANCESVILLE — Alliance Bank has been honored as a five-star member of the Indiana Bankers Association.
WOLCOTT — Bank of Wolcott has been honored as a five-star member of the Indiana Bankers Association.
WEST LAFAYETTE — The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 27 points to a reading of 183 in October and set an all-time high for the index.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Clark Family Angus, of Wolcott, is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in St. Joseph, Mo.
As farmers wrap up this year’s harvest and auger in the last few bushels of grain into the bin, their attention will turn to managing that grain so it is of high quality when it is ready to se…
One can certainly argue that almost no election has ever been decided by a single vote. Therefore, my vote won’t change anything so why bother? The risk of COVID exposure can be used as the excuse for staying home this year and absentee ballots are too much effort to request and return.
It is election season and voters are right to consider issues of taxes and spending.
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Although nearly 3.6 million Illinoisans had already voted by Monday morning, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections, nearly 2.3 million ballots are still to be cast if the state is to match the 70.56 percent turnout of 2016.
The 2021 Indiana state park passes, lake permits, off-road cycling permits, and horse tags are now available at property offices and front gates, and online at ShopINstateparks.com.
INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers will soon see additional support in long-term care facilities across the state from Indiana National Guardsmen, who are stepping up to help prevent infection in their communities.
