Wayne County remains in the red in the latest COVID community level map released by the state’s department for public health.   In the immediate area, Russell and Clinton counties are in the “green” category, […]

According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron, a drug investigation conducted by Wayne County Deputy James Barnett has resulted in the arrest of a Monticello man on a drug trafficking charge. Deputy Barnett’s investigation led […]

According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron his office presented criminal cases to the Wayne County Grand Jury on September 20, 2022. The Grand Jury returned indictments on a total of 33 individuals on 110 […]

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrest. Paula Edwards of Monticello, Ky. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court Indictment Warrant of Arrest for possession of a controlled substance-1st degree (methamphetamine) and […]

Firefighters were dispatched by 911 to a structure fire on Fair Street this morning. Major damage was done to the structure. Also assisting at the scene with the fire and investigation was the Monticello Police […]

Unemployment rates were down in all the immediate area counties for August. Wayne County 4.8%  down 4.9% Pulaski County 4.3% Russell County 4.8% Clinton County 4.1% McCreary County 5.1%

Just before 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2022, Monticello Police Officers and other emergency personnel responded to an injury accident on the KY 90 bypass involving a motorcycle and pickup truck. Officer Jeramy Thompson’s investigation […]

Senior Parent Night is tonight @ 6 in the cafeteria. Lots of good info

Scarecrow Trail Voting is underway at the Tis the Season Gift Shop This year’s theme is “Bountiful Harvest”.  Voting is underway until October 8th Awards will be given in each category Votes will be made […]

Autumn Home Decor Class Coming up Tomorrow on September 27th at the Extension Office Please Call 348 8453 to register

Ingredients 6 strips of (uncooked) bacon cut into small pieces 3 Tablespoons of butter unsalted or salted will work 1 medium yellow onion chopped (about 1.5 cup/200g) 3 large garlic cloves minced ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (42g) 2 ½ lbs gold potatoes peeled and diced into pieces no larger than 1” (this was […]