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County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 43.00 0.00 43.00 1,946.00 54.00 2,043.00 1,063.95 25.00 13.00 2. Casey 17.00 0.00 17.00 1,503.00 41.00 1,561.00 966.03 […]

According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron, an early morning complaint of an intoxicated driver led to the arrest of an Indiana man on multiple charges. On July 27, 2021, at 7:49 am Deputy Cody […]

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests.   Shane Cooney of Monticello, Ky. was arrested for alcohol intoxication in a public place.   Angel Benitez of Monticello, Ky. was arrested on a Wayne […]

Work inside continues at the future home of the Monticello 911 center. The property next door to the Police department, just off Main Street will house the 911 center in the coming months. Local governments […]

Wayne County Chapter of the DAV has Applications available for Military Banners that can be picked up at the County Judges Offices, City Hall, or the County Clerks Office. For More information, you can contact […]

The Wayne County High School has announced, back to school orientation will be held for students in grades 9-12 on Thursday, August 12th from 4 – 7 pm.

The Bell Elementary SBDM council will meet today in regular session at 12 Noon in the school conference room. Monticello Elementary will hold a SBDM council meeting at 11 am this morning in the media […]

BUTTERMILK SALAD 1 (16 oz.) can pineapple 1 (6 oz.) pkg. orange gelatin 2 c. buttermilk 8 oz. whipped topping Bring the undrained pineapple to a boil in a saucepan. Add the gelatin. Cook until […]

Unemployment rates have been released for June, Wayne and all surrounding counties saw an increase from the May totals. County          June         May Wayne           5.8%  […]

According to Wayne County Sheriff, Tim Catron a Wayne County man has been arrested on multiple charges related to abusing his grandparents. On Sunday, July 25, 2021, at 4:07 pm Deputy Cody Neal responded to […]

On July 22, 202, Executive Cabinet Secretary J. Michael Brown joined Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. to recognize 58 KSP troopers and officers for their professionalism and dedication to duty at a […]