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SEARK Children’s Clinic opened in June, and provides pediatric services to area children. Of these services, one is fairly new to our area. Pediatric Occupational Therapy is now available in …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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8/17/23
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The August meeting of the Drew County Quorum Court was held on Monday, August 14. Judge Jessie Griffin called the meeting to order and the roll was called with all of the Justices of the Peace …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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8/16/23
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Chairman Dan Boice called the monthly meeting of the Monticello Planning Commission to order at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8. Other members present were Kathy Campbell, Lou Lambert, Bubba Groves, Nick …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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8/14/23
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On Monday, August 7, the Advance staff had the pleasure of meeting with the administrators from the Drew Central School District. As the district gears up for a new school year, our staff took a few …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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8/13/23
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In an effort to systematically improve storm drainage for residents, Streets and Drainage Crews cleared years worth of debris and overgrowth in a large stretch of area including Jordan Park, Sadie …
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Special to the Advance
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8/12/23
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According to Monticello Chief Carlos Garcia, the Monticello Police Department is mourning the passing of the police department's K9, Cezar,
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8/11/23
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On Wednesday, August 2, the Monticello Economic Development Commission held their monthly meeting at the Monticello Country Club.
MEDC Director, Nita McDaniel gave a report on prospective …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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8/11/23
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On Monday, July 31, Monticello Mayor Jason Akers signed the construction project contract with McClelland Engineering and KJ Parker Construction to begin repairing the infrastructure on Davis and …
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Special to the Advance
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8/10/23
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On Friday, August 4, Options Inc. Domestic Violence Shelter held an open house from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. This open house showcased the many improvement projects completed by Correct Craft crews over …
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8/9/23
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According to the Monticello Chief of Police, Carlos Garcia, the Monticello Police Department dispatch received a call around 9:26 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, of a hit and run. A couple was walking …
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8/4/23
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On Monday, July 31, Mayor Jason Akers signed a proclamation recognizing August 6-12 as National Health Center Week. The goal of National Health Center Week is raising awareness about the mission and …
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8/3/23
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These improvements are going to provide a north-south connection between the Highway 83 Spur and U.S. Highway 278 W.
This project is over one and …
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8/2/23
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The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission met on Monday, July 24, to hold their monthly meeting. All were present with the exception of Al Peer.
Shannon Herman called the …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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7/30/23
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Monticello Ambulance Service, Inc presented Drew County with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for use in cardiac emergencies. Training for the use of the AED will also be provided as needed. …
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7/29/23
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On Monday, July 24, the Drew Memorial Health System’s Board of Directors held their monthly meeting. Mike Akin called the meeting to order at 12:40 p.m. with all members except Lagarian Cross …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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7/27/23
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The Arkansas Press Association held their yearly conference and awards ceremony on July 21-22. This year was a special time as the APA celebrated 150 years in operation, making it the longest tenured …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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7/26/23
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The American Ambulance Association (AAA) recently announced the winners of the inaugural Vanguard Award, and Monticello’s Sherry Carson was one the the recipients.
The Vanguards honor …
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7/23/23
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Martha Coleman was presented with this award in appreciation for her 21 years of service to the Monticello Senior Citizens Center.
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7/22/23
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As part of the Mayors Office’s efforts to correct decades worth of drain issues, a massive blocked storm drain channel that was not visible from the ground or air was found in an overgrown part …
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7/21/23
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7/20/23
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According to Mayor Jason Akers, Monticello “greatly underutilized” the technology at its disposal and established protocol that the Mayor believes will improve services to citizens and …
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Special to the Advance
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7/20/23
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Two fresh faces have joined the local media staff at Drew County News, Inc.
Jeff McDonald, who has served on the editorial staff since March, was promoted to Editor at a recent company …
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Ashley Hogg
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7/19/23
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7/17/23
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Monticello Economic Development Commission proudly introduces Delta Data Services to our community.
“It has been a pleasure working with Delta Data Services to locate their facility …
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Special to the Advance
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7/16/23
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According to Monticello Mayor Jason Akers, another infrastructure project for the residents of Monticello is underway.
Well No. 4, which supplies water to residents on Oakland, Conley, …
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Special to the Advance
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7/15/23
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