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
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.
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.
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:
Review the
State of Indiana Executive Order 21-27
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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.
Governor Holcomb announced the Hoosier Talent Network run by the Dept of Workforce Development, where community members who are looking for jobs can be paired with employers who are seeking workers.
The Monticello City Parks Department announces the following September Parks Programs. Please register for each class. To register call/leave message for Cindy Isom at the Parks Department at 574-583-3983. NEW! Now available - register online by clicking here.
October Parks Program Flyers - Check flyer for date/time/fees:
Everyone is invited to our open house! Please join us in celebration of our new location of the Monticello, Indiana City Hall. The new City Hall is located at 120 West Washington St., Monticello, IN.
The open house will be held on Monday, September 20th, 2021 from 3:00pm-5:00pm.
Pautas del Condado de White (Propagacion Moderada en la Comunidad—Naranja): El condado recibió una puntuación de 2.0 < 2.5 cuando se combinan el porcentaje de positividad y los casos nuevos por cada 100,000 residentes. El condado está bajo pautas naranja. Estos requisitos permanecen vigentes hasta que la métrica vuelva a roja/amarillo/azul o se mueve al nivel que ha pasado el peligro.
Las acciones pueden incluir:
Todos los requisitos generales están vigentes. Los negocios de en el Estado do Indiana permanecen abiertos.
El Departamento de Salud de Indiana convocará a los funcionarios de salud pública locales, los proveedores de atención médica locales, los funcionarios electos, los líderes escolares y otras partes interesadas clave para discutir las acciones que se tomarán. Las agencias estatales brindarán más apoyo a pedido.
Funcionarios Locales:
Los funcionarios de salud locales deben evaluar la fuente de las pruebas positivas, realizar pruebas específicas cuando corresponda y emitir órdenes de aislamiento o cuarentena cuando sea necesario.
Los funcionarios de salud locales, los proveedores de atención médica, los funcionarios electos, el liderazgo escolar y otros líderes locales clave deben reunirse regularmente para discutir las acciones que podrían implementarse para disminuir la propagación de COVID en sus comunidades.
Medidas y Restricciones: Las personas y las empresas en los condados designados como Naranjas deben cumplir con todos los requisitos generales establecidos en la
Orden Ejecutiva 21-23 del Estado de Indiana.
Appointments may now be scheduled online for COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible recipients. The vaccine is now available to individuals age 12 and older;
Individuals with High-Risk Conditions (review eligibility);
Veterans (review eligibility);
Educators
licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers and first responders who have face-to-face interactions with patients or infectious material or work in a public-facing position that requires in-person contact
In many cases, a vaccine is available by appointment only to those currently eligible as determined by the Indiana Department of Health. That complete list is posted to https://ourshot.in.gov, and appointments can also be scheduled at that website.
There is no cost to the individual, but insurance may be charged an administration fee. Individuals should bring a photo ID and an insurance card if they have one. Licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers and first responders will need a photo ID, proof of age, or verification of current employment as a healthcare worker or first responder in Indiana will be required.
The following is an information summary about County Project #1702835. The project proposes to create a five legged, single-lane roundabout to improve the intersection of SR 39/US 421 and Gordon Road. The roundabout also includes Airport Road, South Main St., and City Park Loop. The project is being funded by the Federal Govt. with an INDOT (Indiana Dept. of Transportation) partnership.
Until September 3, 2021, the public is invited to complete and submit a comment form. All comments received via this form (or an electronic mail message or phone call) will be included in the public record and considered during the final design.
Comment forms should be sent to:
Chris Kunkel c/o Lochmueller Group 3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 150 Indianapolis, IN 46268
White County Cares is a collaborative initiative to promote awareness and prevention of substance use disorder and mental health stigma. The site includes interactive informational modules that allow community members to learn more about building resilient communities through acts of caring and compassion. Those who complete the modules will earn a certificate as a "Community Cares Champion" and will be eligible for discounts with our sponsors.
UPDATE - Online Registration for swimming lessons begins on Friday, May 21st at the city park portal: https://montiparks.recdesk.com
Monticello's Best Family Fun Value! Due to the pool renovation, the tentative opening date is May 29th. This date may be subject to change due to weather or construction delays. Please check the website often or the City Parks Facebook Page.
2021 Summer Operation Hours (Open Swim - Subject to Change)
The City of Monticello is applying for a Comprehensive Plan planning grant from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Please take a moment and complete the survey to provide your input in the planning process.
City of Monticello Mayor Cathy Gross is proud to announce the City of Monticello Small Business OCRA Grant Round 3 applications are now available. The completed application packet is due back no later than June 30 by 4:00 p.m. Businesses that have been established and operational within the city limits of Monticello since January 1, 2020 may be eligible for the maximum award amount of $10,000.00. This grant money is to be used for payroll, training, and operational costs.
The selection committee, formed with the Mayor, Clerk-Treasurer, City Council members, and the MRC, will consider whether applicant businesses have:
demonstrated a commitment to the community, through the support of local youth or charitable programs, good corporate citizenship, participation in community and business support organizations.
plans to hire, maintain, train or assist individuals who lost jobs or experienced economic hardship during the COVID-19 crisis.
needs that have not been or are not anticipated to be addressed through other government assistance programs.
made all reasonable efforts to keep employees employed during the recovery process.
an industry sector particularly affected negatively by COVID-19 and public safety measures associated with the outbreak (for example retail, dine in restaurant, salon).
are not franchise owned.
a physical location within the city limits of Monticello.
had 100 or fewer employees as of January 1, 2021.received funds in previous rounds of City or County grant/loan programs
are Veteran, Woman, or Minority ownership.
The Small Business Grant program has limited funding; therefore, not all grant requests may be approved at the level requested. Application packets can be picked up at the Mayor’s office at 227 N Main Street. For more information, please contact Lori Cheever at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 574-583-9889.
Monticello Fire Dept. June 7, 2021 - The vast majority of recalled smoke alarms were not part of any smoke alarm donation made by the Kidde Company to our fire service. Alarms distributed through the Get Alarmed program are not involved in the recall.
Los beneficiarios elegibles ahora pueden programar citas en línea para las vacunas contra COVID-19. La vacuna ahora está disponible para personas mayores de 12 años:
Residentes que viven en facilidades de cuidado de largo tiempo;
Individuos con afecciones médicas de alto riesgo (revise la elegibilidad)
Veteranos (revise la elegibilidad);
Educadores
Trabajadores de la salud con y sin licencia y socorristas que tienen interacciones cara a cara con pacientes o material infeccioso o trabajan en una posición de cara al público que requiere contacto en persona.
Debido al suministro limitado, una vacuna está disponible con cita previa solo para aquellos actualmente elegibles según lo determinado por el Departamento de Salud de Indiana. Esa lista completa está publicada en https://ourshot.in.gov y las citas también se pueden programar en ese sitio web.
No hay ningún costo para el individuo, pero al seguro se le puede cobrar una tarifa administrativa. Las personas deben traer una identificación con foto y una tarjeta de seguro si la tienen. Los trabajadores de la salud con y sin licencia y los socorristas necesitarán una identificación con foto, prueba de edad o verificación de empleo actual como trabajador de la salud o socorrista en Indiana.
Kroger Pharmacy (Pharmacia de Kroger) 916 North Main St. Monticello, IN Haga click aquí para registrar – Llame al 866-211-5320 para programar citas SOLAMENTE con Kroger. (No llame al 211.)
Family Health Clinic (Clínica de Salud Familiar)—Wolcott 128 W. Market St. Wolcott, IN 47995
Family Health Clinic (Clínica de Salud Familiar)—Monon 692 East Broadway Monon, IN 47959
Walmart Pharmacy (Pharmacia de Walmart) 1088 W. Broadway St. Monticello, IN 47960
Las citas deben programarse con anticipación a través del sitio web estatal anterior para aquellos que son actualmente elegibles. Haga clic aquí para más información o ver el siguiente video.
The City of Monticello has been recognized as a smart rural community. Lightstream, a local company providing fiber-optic broadband services, to our community is our city partner. Their goal is to bring high speed internet to rural areas.
Lightstream was awarded this honor by the National Broadband Association. The President and CEO of Lightstream, Brent Gilliam, has worked towards this goal within rural areas during the pandemic.
Gilliam remarked, "To be able to share this with our community and watch it develop and grow and be able to provide that opportunity for many years and decades in the future is very important to us." Monticello Mayor Cathy Gross said this recognition is part of her mission to move the city forward. Gross said, "Because of these important partnerships we are able to constantly make a different in our community".
The Monticello Streets Department has announced the annual Spring Clean-Up Days. Spring Clean-Up 2021 will be on Saturday, April 10th for the East Side of Main St. and on Saturday, April 17th for the West Side of Main St.
Monticello Mayor's Advisory Council for the ADA Distributes Sensory Bags to Twin Lakes Schools & Boys and Girls Club
On Wednesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 12, the Monticello Mayor’s Advisory Council for the ADA distributed sensory bags to the Boys & Girls Club of White County, and to all five schools in the Twin Lakes School Corporation. The sensory bags, which are for use by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Sensory Processing Disorders, include items such as weighted lap pads, stretchy toys and noise-cancelling headphones to provide or reduce various types of sensory input. Funding for these sensory bags was made possible through the generosity of the Community Foundation of White County, which provided a $1,500 grant toward their purchase.
L-R: ADA & Title VI Coordinator Katherine Tardiff, Boys & Girls Club staff members Katie Sparks (middle) and Melissa Rice (far right)
L-R: Mayor's Advisory Council for the ADA Board Member Lexi Pool, RMS student Luke Bond, Special Education Teacher Susan Williams, RMS student Kohen Armstrong, Assistant Chief of Police Tony Stroup, ADA & Title VI Coordinator Katherine Tardiff, and Probationary Officer Sam Manion
L-R: Mayor's Advisory Council for the ADA Board Member Lexi Pool, Twin Lakes High School Dean of Students Dan Seiltz, TLHS Assistant Principal Desiree Swaim, TLHS Principal Melissa Whitehead, ADA & Title VI Coordinator Katherine Tardiff, Assistant Chief of Police Tony Stroup, Probationary Officer Sam Manion
L-R: Probationary Officer Sam Manion, Mayor's Advisory Council for the ADA Board Member Lexi Pool, Meadowlawn Assistant Principal Christie Holst, ADA & Title VI Coordinator Katherine Tardiff, Assistant Chief of Police Tony Stroup
L-R: Mayor's Advisory Council for the ADA Board Member Lexi Pool, Oaklawn Elementary Special Education Teacher Patti Hudelson, Oaklawn student Nicky, Oaklawn Principal Jennifer Lingenfelter, Probationary Officer Sam Manion, Assistant Chief of Police Tony Stroup
L-R: Assistant Chief of Police Tony Stroup, Probationary Officer Sam Manion, Eastlawn Elementary Principal Casey Davenport, ADA & Title VI Coordinator Katherine Tardiff, Mayor's Advisory Council for the ADA Board Member Lexi Pool
Photos by Lori Cheever, Mayor's Asst. & MPD Patrolman Travis Clark
