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The renovation of the Wayne County Senior Citizen Center is another exciting investment in the Monticello-Wayne County community. The design features a refreshed exterior façade and bright, welcoming interiors. Inside, the renovated facility includes an […]

7-28-2026 – Ana Hawk was arrested and charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking (Shoplifting), Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Drug Unspecified), Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Proper Container. Hawk was also served with […]

Run Report 8-11-26 Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Clay Street. The structure was a total loss. Firefighters responded to an electrical fire behind Cumberland Green Valero. Firefighters responded to a fire alarm on […]

Come shop for some great bargains at the Wayne County Extension Homemakers Fall Yard Sale on Saturday, August 15th, from 8 a.m.-12 noon.

The Monticello City Council met in regular session Monday evening.  By a 4-1 vote the council struck down an ordinance that would have ended the 3% restaurant tax, with Alan Vaughn the lone no vote.  […]

A Monticello man appeared in court Monday and entered a guilty plea to charges stemming from a fatal incident investigated by the Kentucky State Police. Joseph Fulton entered a plea of guilty but mentally ill […]

Sheriff Catron and his staff would like to congratulate Rudy Branscum on completing a two-week Court Security Officer basic training at the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond, KY. Rudy is now a certified […]