Month: January 2026

Monticello Fire Department Shares Fire Safety Tip: Keep lamps, light fixtures, and light bulbs at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn. (Furniture, bedding, curtains, clothing, and flammable or combustible gases and liquids). […]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by joining us on February 3rd at 10 a.m. at the Wayne County Extension Office for a cardmaking class and enjoy some sweet treats.

The KY Office of the Ombudsman is having their bookmark contest again this year! Check out last year’s winner! For help submitting a drawing, pick up a template at the front desk. Just bring it […]

Monticello Utility Commission Workers spent most of Wednesday out in this cold weather working on a leak on North Main Street

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests.   Douglas K. Coyle of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court Warrant of Arrest for Probation Violation on the underlying charges of […]

Help make a difference in your community today! Join the Monticello Fire Department! No prior experience required. Training provided for all levels of experience. Our Recruit Course begins in March 2026. If you are interested […]

Due to weather conditions The Make-Ahead Freezer Meals scheduled for Thursday, January 29 has been cancelled at the Extension Office   

Kentucky Transportation Road Conditions Update: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews continue active plowing and treating operations across the district as frigid temperatures create ongoing travel hazards. While sunshine throughout the day helped […]

Run Report 1-28 Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Allen St. The structure was a total loss. 1-28 Firefighters responded to a two-vehicle accident on Hwy 90 Bypass. 1-27 Firefighters responded to an alarm […]

If your electricity is or has been off, follow these food safety guidelines from the CDC. Remember, perishable foods such as meat, seafood, milk and eggs that are not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may […]

Property tax bills will be payable at the 5% penalty through the close of business on Monday, February 2, 2026, due to the 31st being on Saturday. You can pay your bill online at the […]

Routes through Griffin, Coffey Mtn., Edwards Mtn., Windy, Hidalgo, Shearer Valley, and Sage Knoll will be canceled this week due to the winter storm and icy road conditions that have followed. The library will open […]