Parks and Recreation Board Meets
The Wayne County Park and Recreation Board received updates on several improvement projectsduring its May 26th meeting, including repairs at the Aspire Center, upgrades at localsports facilities, and new security measures at the park. Parks and Recreation Director Shane Blevins told the board the Aspire Center is inneed of a new roof due to severe […]
Nighttime Milling and Paving Operations Continues on U.S. 27 in Pulaski County
Preparation work, including the removal of pavement markings, continues, with full milling and paving operations expected to begin in the coming weeks. The resurfacing project will take place on U.S. 27 from Turner Street/Traffic Signal #2 (mile point 17) to Grand Central/Traffic Signal #17 (mile point 14). Work is scheduled nightly from 7 p.m. until […]
Monticello Tourist Commission Meets
The Monticello Tourist Commission met in special session Tuesday afternoon with Chairperson Vicki Davis and commissioners Charity Ramsey, Dylan Jones, Matthew Bertram, and Maria Hopper present, along with Director Todd McFarland. On McFarland’s recommendation, commissioners agreed to pay $15,000 to cover 100 percent of the costs of the annual July 4 fireworks show at the […]
Emily Maedean Crabtree
Emily Maedean (Dishman) Crabtree, age 90, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She is survived by: One son, Jerry (Kathy) Crabtree Two daughters, June Humble (Arthur Reynolds) and Dena (Mike) Guffey 10 grandchildren, Shannon Morris Tzanahua, Beth (Mike) Hanna, Joseph Fulton, Brandy (Rodney) Piercy, Jared Crabtree, […]