Saturday, October 30th

Trunk or Treat Poster/Map - General Information
Trunk of Treat Participating Car Registration Form and Guidelines

• Downtown Trunk or Treat is a co-sponsored event by S.O.M.A. (Streets of Monticello Association) and the City of Monticello.  The Trunk or Treat Event will be held on:
  • Saturday, October 30th from 3:00pm-5:00pm
  • Located within the parking lot behind the Post Office and along Illinois St. between Broadway & Harrison St.
    • Registration of participating cars now through Wednesday, October 27th 
    • Register early only 50 cars will be accepted this year
    • Registration Form and Guidelines  (participating cars will be masked and have hand sanitizer)
    • For more information, contact Brandi Page at 574-581-2511 or eMail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• NEW!  Trick or Treat Hours from 5:00pm-7:00pm
  • Only homes with porch lights on
  • Parental guidance encouraged.

 

  ATTENTION CITIZENS WHO RECEIVED A RAIN BARREL ... The City of Monticello is looking to post on Social Media photos of rain barrels in use this fall and next spring. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  Review the latest news about the Rain Barrel program.

Free Rain Barrels for City Water & Wastewater Utility Customers!

In cooperation with Ball Corporation, the City Wastewater Utility Department wants to help relieve some of the utility costs associated with watering your lawn and gardens by providing customers with a Free Rain Barrel!  The rain barrels previously contained a non-toxic, biodegradable soap and have been triple rinsed to be prepared for non-potable use as rain barrels. 

If you would like a free rain barrel, please call 574-583-7847 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Provide your:

• Full Name
• Phone Number
• Email address
• Home address
• Customer ID number (found on your water bill)

We can only provide the free rain barrel at this time. You can purchase drain spout diverter kits for your rain barrel (see diagram) locally. Information about rain barrels and instructions for installing diverter kit & hose spigots can be found on YouTube.

Please Note:  Rain Barrels do not come painted as pictured above.

White County is currently Orange.  Current map reflects Oct. 18th, 2021.  Update each Wednesday.  See the weekly stats by clicking here (scroll down for map).

• Review the State of Indiana Executive Order 21-27  - Continuation of Health and Welfare-Based Provisions to Address the Impact and Spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

White County Guidelines (Moderate Community Spread - Orange):  The county received a point score of 2.0 <2.5 when percent positivity and new cases per 100,000 residents are combined. The county is under orange guidelines. These requirements remain in effect until the metric returns to red/yellow/blue or moves to the all clear level. 

Actions may include:

• All general requirements are in effect. Hoosier businesses remain open.
• The Indiana Department of Health will convene local public health officials, local health care providers, elected officials, school leaders and other key stakeholders to discuss actions that will be taken. State agencies will provide further support upon request.

Local Officials

• Local health officials should evaluate the source of positive tests, undertake targeted testing where appropriate; and issue isolation or quarantine orders where necessary.
• Local health officials, health care providers, elected officials, school leadership and other key local leaders must convene regularly to discuss actions that could be implemented to decrease the spread of COVID in their communities.
• School officials should review plans for all extra-curricular activities and assemblies to ensure best mitigation practices being followed.

Measures and Restrictions:  Individuals and businesses in counties designated as orange must comply with all general requirements set forth in State of Indiana Executive Order 21-27 above.