Continuing through December 12, 2020 there will be a weekly county by county assessment.  White County is currently RED (High Positivity and Community Spread).  November 16, 2020.  Update each Wednesday.  See the weekly stats here (scroll down for map).

   November 16, 2020 - White County Health Department - Building Closure
   November 18, 2020  - Indiana General COVID Requirements & White Co. Special Measures

White County Guidelines (High):  The county has a point score of 3.0 or higher when percent positivity and new cases per 100,000 residents are combined. Very high positivity and community spread. When a county is in the red metric, these requirements remain in effect until the metric has returned to orange or lower for two weeks. Local officials may impose additional restrictions.

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.
• Evaluate the source of positive tests, undertake targeted testing, quarantine and isolation.
• Social gatherings of any kind, indoors or outside, are limited to 25 people.
• Special, seasonal or commercial events are not advised to be held. A special, seasonal or commercial event for which more than 25 people are requested to be in attendance must submit a plan to the local health department at least seven days in advance of the event and receive approval before proceeding. This requirement is effective Nov. 22. Event guidance may be found in Executive Order 20-48
• Vulnerable populations should remain isolated. Social and holiday gathering participation is not advised
• All business capacity must adhere to strict social distancing guidelines; curbside pickup is preferred
• Local officials may consider limiting hours for the operation of bars, nightclubs and restaurants
• Attendance at winter indoor K-12 extracurricular and co-curricular activities, including IHSAA sports, is limited to participants, support personnel and parents/guardians. All non-competing and non-performing participants, support personnel and attendees are required to wear face coverings at all times
  • IHSAA football games on Friday, Nov. 20, may continue with attendance limited to participants, support personnel and parents/guardians. The IHSAA will work with the Marion County health department on a limited spectator plan for state championship games
• Community recreational sports leagues and tournaments may continue with participants, required personnel, and parents/guardians only
• Senior center activities are suspended
• Hospitals, long-term care and other congregate settings may impose visitation limits
• Reduce the number of people in common areas and break rooms at one time

State of Indiana has rescinded (cancelled) the measures and restrictions set forth in Stage 5 (Order 20-46).

•   Review the State of Indiana Executive Order 20-48.  Established County Color Coding & Guidelines.
•   Coronavirus Response Requirement and County Color Guidelines   (#1 MUST READ)

Continuing through December 12, 2020 there will be a weekly county by county assessment.  White County is currently RED, the highest alert.  November 18, 2020.  Update each Wednesday.  See the weekly stats here (scroll down for map).

November 11 - Tested Positive?

   Tested Positive.  How to protect yourself and others.
   Probado positivo. Cómo protegerse a sí mismo y a los demás.

November 11 - CDC Information on Holiday Celebrations 

• Celebrating virtually or with members of your own household (who are consistently taking measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19) poses the lowest risk for spread. 
• People who do not currently live in your housing unit, such as college students who are returning home from school for the holidays, should be considered part of different households.
• In-person gatherings that bring together family members or friends from different households, including college students returning home, pose varying levels of risk.

November 6 - Long Term Care Guidelines

August 3 - Test Results

   COVID-19 Test Results.  What To Do? 
   Resultados de la prueba COVID-19. ¿Qué hacer?

  Deck the City of Monticello Rules
  Deck the City of Monticello Registration Form

City of Monticello Community,

The City of Monticello is partnering with the Monticello Herald Journal, News & Review, and WMRS Radio in a drive-by festivity to brighten our holiday season; Deck the City of Monticello falala la la! It’s a contest to brighten your season falala la la! (come on sing it you know you want to 🎶🎶🎶)

This fun festive contest is open to all residents, business owners, and nonprofits within the Monticello city limits. There will be a 1st place; 2nd place; and 3rd place winner for each category… resident, business owner, and nonprofit.

Registration Forms are due at City Hall on December 3rd.  The Contest judging will be December 7th – December 11th and the winners will be announced on December 14th.  If you have any questions, please feel free to direct them to Lori Cheever at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 574-583-9889.

Please join us in bringing 🎄⛄ Holiday Joy and Spirit ⛄🎄 to our community.

PS: There will be a map on the city website of all contest participant locations after entries are received.

Happy Holidays,

Mayor Cathy Gross
News and Review
Monticello Herald Journal
WMRS Radio