Articles by Eric Criswell

     Based on Governor Beshear’s announcement on Monday, (August 10), Wayne County Schools will start as scheduled utilizing virtual instruction with the first day for students on August 24th.       School reopening plans are currently […]

From the LCDHD Tuesday evening: Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 45 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently […]

Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman said the current administration is committed to ensuring all Kentuckians stay connected now and moving forward. It is critical, even in the midst of a global pandemic, that we work to […]

A pretrial conference has been set for a Wayne County man arrested on multiple charges earlier this month. Court records show 27-year old Austin Foster has entered a not guilty plea to charges that include […]

Monticello Police were called to a Domestic with assault Wednesday morning at 1:04am on Walker Avenue and following an investigation arrested, 40 year old Tonya Fulton who was charged with assault 4th degree minor injury. 

Monticello Fire, EMS, and Sheriff units responded to a report of a one vehicle non injury accident at 10:03pm on the Frazier Chapel Road Tuesday night.  Following the accident the vehicle caught fire, one person […]

August 12th, flushing will continue along 1275 to the stoplight at Don Franklin and all side roads. Also, Hwy. 90 and Hwy. 3106 towards town to the stoplight at Don Franklins and all side roads. […]

DATE: 8/12/20 Time: 10:30 am The boil water has been lifted for customers on Ritner Road. Lab results confirmed the water in the system is fine. The Monticello Utility Commission thanks everyone for their patience […]

From the LCDHD Sunday evening: Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 44 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently […]

A hearing scheduled by attorneys representing the City of Monticello and Monticello Police Officer Ronnie Ellis II was postponed this morning. The teleconference was scheduled to discuss the situation involving Ellis, who was formerly Assistant […]