Join the Rotary Club of Monticello for BINGO Night. All proceeds donated to the Monticello Parks playground equipment project.
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If you are wanting to refer a patient to the Monticello Mobile Integrated Health Project Sprout, please download and fill out form. You may submit the form by scanning/copying and eMailing form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or via fax: 574-583-5163.
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Are you An entrepreneur with an idea, a person with a side hustle wishing to make it their full-time work, or even a current small business owner looking to clarify their mission or expand their business? Introduce yourself and your idea to Matchbox. Watch the video and apply today!
More information and apply: Matchbox Studio
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Do you love our downtown flowerpots? Of course, you do! And so do we! Why do we do it? Because we love Monticello and are passionate about making Monticello bloom! Join the Streets of Monticello Association (S.O.M.A.) Downtown Flowerpot Project and learn how you or your business can sponsor a self-watering flowerpot.
Review the Flowerpot Ladies Letter and submit a donation!
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Are you interested in living in White County? Habitat for Humanity is looking for those who want to partner with Habitat to build their home in White County.
Visit our website, www.lafayettehabitat.org/homeownership, prior to applying to check the income limits and some of the requirements for homeownership. If you have any questions, please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you are interested, please click on this link to apply! https://form.jotform.com/223134628037149
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The following link is from Consumer Reports on saving water (during the past summer's drought in many states). However, the same information can be applied to saving water in your home. Click here to review this free/ad-free article.
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Certificates of Appreciation were given out to many individuals, groups, and businesses for their hard work and support to make the Monon Station expansion a success. Pictured above with the Mayor are MFD FF/Paramedic Jacob Norwell, Monon Town Marshall & Township Advisory Board member Roger Young, and Lon Roudebush of Professional Interiors.
Below is the list of all that were awarded certificates for their help and support.
Below is the list of all that were awarded certificates for their help and support.
- North White Building Trades for the renovation that turned an upstairs storage area into living quarters with living room, kitchen, bath, laundry area, and two bedrooms
- Lon & Judy Roudebush of Professional Interiors provided and installed non-slip material on the staircase. This was provided at a reduced cost and they rearranged their installation schedule to make sure the work was done before the station opened.
- Brad & Shari Moore of Ace Hardware provided all the paint and supplies at a substantial discount
- Mark Reynolds of the Monon Connection Museum at the Whistle Stop Restaurant provided Monon Railroad memorabilia to decorate both the living quarters and the meeting room. The upstairs was painted to match the color scheme of the 1950s era Monon Railroad passenger train.
- Jasper County Recovery House for providing paint crews.
- Roger Young, Monon Town Marshal and Monon Township Board for hours of work on cleaning and preparation to turn the space into living quarters.
- Lt. John Huff, Monticello Fire Department for installing new sink and faucet in the kitchen
- Firefighter Paramedics Ryan Hahn and Jake Norwell for cleaning, furnishing and preparation work.
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The City of Monticello awarded the family of Nick Brietic with a certificate of appreciation. The mission of the Nicholas A Brletic Foundation is to honor and continue Nick's legacy. A beloved, son, brother, and friend, Nick lived life to the fullest and brought joy to the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know him.
Nick's love of all water and boating led to the foundation donating $7500 to the Monticello Fire Department Rescue Boat fund.NIck's Mother Stacy Jacobs and Father Mark Brletic accepted the Certificate of Appreciation from Mayor Cathy Gross
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The City of Monticello hereby expresses its gratitude to the Lake Shafer Association for decades of support for the Fire Department Water Rescue Team. The relationship between the City of Monticello and the Association was born of tragedy. Henry Warinecz drowned in Lake Shafer on May 18, 1983. Divers from the Fire department recovered his body.
Henry's daughter, Ruth Bortscheller, who was affectionately known as Mrs. B. was the secretary treasurer of the Lake Shafer Association. She knew the importance of the Water Rescue team and helped in raising tens of thousands of dollars for the Team over the last 40 years. The money not only purchased hardware such as boats, motors, and diving equipment, it also paid to train Fire Department Divers. Divers are trained in advanced skills like Emergency Response Diving, ice diving, dry suit and full-face mask diving. The latest contribution from the Association was a sonar unit for the department's new boat. Sonar allows the victim of a drowning to be located much more quickly than possible by traditional underwater search patterns.
Henry's daughter, Ruth Bortscheller, who was affectionately known as Mrs. B. was the secretary treasurer of the Lake Shafer Association. She knew the importance of the Water Rescue team and helped in raising tens of thousands of dollars for the Team over the last 40 years. The money not only purchased hardware such as boats, motors, and diving equipment, it also paid to train Fire Department Divers. Divers are trained in advanced skills like Emergency Response Diving, ice diving, dry suit and full-face mask diving. The latest contribution from the Association was a sonar unit for the department's new boat. Sonar allows the victim of a drowning to be located much more quickly than possible by traditional underwater search patterns.
The Lake Shafer Association's contribution to public safety has afforded the Monticello Fire Department to have a water rescue team that is better equipped and better trained than would have been possible without their support. The City of Monticello is extremely thankful for this on-going public – private relationship with the Lake Shafer Association that continues to enhance the safety of our community.
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Register for Crafts by calling Public Library 574-583-2665
Winter Parks Crafts Flyer
The Monticello City Parks Department, in partnership with the Monticello-Union Township Public Library, announces the following Winter Parks Crafts:
Winter Parks Crafts Flyer
The Monticello City Parks Department, in partnership with the Monticello-Union Township Public Library, announces the following Winter Parks Crafts:
- Winter Quilling Project
- Pine Cone Wreath Making
- Valentine's Day Button Heart Project
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On December 6, 2022 Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority have chosen the Monticello Next Generation Youth Advocates for the My Community, My Vision (MCMV) program, which connects high school students across Indiana to each other and their neighborhoods, towns, and cities. Review more information about this initiative here:
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Monticello Fire Department B-Shift led by Captain Shane Swaim & Lt. Chad Walther volunteered at the Habitat for Humanity site Thursday. The team included Tyler Miller, Yaritza Shanchez, Captain Shane Swaim, Lt. Chad Walther, Aaron Miller, Ryan Hahn, and Trey Cobb.
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Don't forget to winterize your rain barrel before freezing temperatures arrive.
- Disconnect the diverter from your downspouts.
- Drain the water out of your barrel.
- After it drains just leave the spigot open.
- Plug the diverter connected to your downspouts.
If you need more information please feel free to contact the City of Monticello Wastewater Utility by email.Thank you for your participation using rain barrels for your gardening needs. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The City of Monticello recently won the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence for the 2022 IDEM Recycling/Reuse for Project Rain Barrel.
Learn more about Project Rain Barrel here.
Please review the Governor's Press Release:
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Help Wanted! The Monticello Street Department is looking for full-time seasonal help for Leaf Pickup. This job will last for 6-8 weeks. Please pick up applications at the Mayor's Office at 120 West Washington Street, Monticello IN.
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On October 4, 2022 at 12:00pm (noon), Monticello Mayor Cathy Gross will read a proclamation designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Meet representatives from YWCA Greater Lafayette Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program. Learn about their services and find out how you can help victims of domestic violence.
The proclamation will be read at the United Way Building. The United Way Building is now located at 402 Tioga Road, Monticello, IN 47960.
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Trash Pickup will be collected on the regularly schedule day this week (September 5-9). There will not be a delay because of Labor Day.
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Monticello Arts Beat is seeking original designs to create our 2022 White County collectible ornament! Designs must be aimed toward: "What does White County mean to you?" Submissions are to be a simple black and white design and must be submitted by 5pm EST on Friday, August 26th! Submissions can be uploaded through the link below! https://forms.gle/LBL8fDpHZMsiRoCSA
If you have questions, please eMail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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