Articles by Melodie Phelps

City officials will bypass the bidding process and enter competitive negotiations to purchase a vehicle for the fire chief, replacing  the one that is currently owned by the department. The council approved the action during […]

Wayne County Fiscal Court met today (Thursday) in special session and approved the new contract with Kelwell Food Services. The company will continue providing food service at the jail, and the contract will see a five […]

During their meeting yesterday (Monday), Monticello City Council approved a resolution to join Kentucky’s opioid settlement. The resolution authorizes Mayor Tracie Sexton to sign paperwork related to the litigation which was filed against the drug […]

Wayne County Fiscal Court met last night (Thursday) and approved the budget and salary allotments for next year for the sheriff and the county clerk’s office. Budgeted Receipts for the sheriff’s office in 2022 total […]

The Monticello Utility Commission will advertise for bids to replace an aging manhole at the intersection of Evelyn Avenue and Main Street. Commissioners agreed to move forward with the project during a meeting held yesterday […]

Wayne County Fiscal Court met in a special session today (Friday) and approved the purchase of two pieces of equipment for the road department.  Magistrates approved the purchase of a hot box from Crafco at […]

Wayne County Fiscal Court has approved a contract with Compass Financial Services who will serve as an advisor to the county regarding American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) funding. The court approved the contract during a special […]

Wayne County Fiscal Court may consider hiring a financial advisor to help them make decisions regarding how they spend American Recovery Plan Act funding received from the federal government. The court met last night (Monday) and […]