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Burn Ban Lifted

November 17th, 2023 by Joe Burgess

Billies at Elkins Playoff Coach’s Show – Video

November 17th, 2023 by Joe Burgess

Pine Hill Crash Sends 1 yo DMH

November 17th, 2023 by Joe Burgess

At 8:02 AM, Thursday morning, sources at the scene report the driver of this southbound Kia Forte attempted to cross Highway 138, Winchester Road, on Highway 293, at the old Pine Hill.

An eastbound GMC Yukon collided with the rear of the Kia, spinning it around, taking down road signs.

The Yukon continued east, severing a power pole to a nearby store, then colliding with the dumpster, causing it to overturn.

Drew County Sheriffs deputies, and OEM responded, along with MASI who transported a victim from the Kia.

Rangel removed the Yukon. The Kia was self recovered by its owner.

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Passing Turning Log Truck Causes Wreck

November 17th, 2023 by Joe Burgess

At 7:20 AM, MPD dispatch received a report of a car versus log truck collision at East Gaines aand Gabbert Street.

Sources at the scene report that a Honda van was attempting to pass a log truck, in a one lane road area of Gaines Street, at the intersection when the log truck, who was in the proper lane, attempted to turn left, colliding with the Honda.

The collision occurred during the intersection, and the vehicle came to a stop, in the two Lane section of Game Street, as shown in the photos.

Also, technically, there is a state statute against passing another vehicle, and an intersection.

MPD worked the crash.

The driver of the Honda was transported to DMH by MASI.

Reggie‘s wrecker removed the Honda.

OEM also responded to assist.

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Traffic Class about E. Gaines Street

November 17th, 2023 by Joe Burgess

One of the most confusing areas of Monticello Traffic, aside from the town Square, is E. Gaines St.

When you leave the Square, on E. Gaines St., it is one-lane traffic, with parking spaces on both sides of the street.

When it crosses, Gabbert Street, at the chamber of commerce, THEN it becomes a two-lane highway, without parking places.

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Cricket Wireless

November 17th, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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UAM Weevil E Sports Team Advances To Semi-Finals

November 17th, 2023 by UAM Sports

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UAM pulls off an amazing reverse sweep advancing to the semi-finals.

The Weevils pulled off an amazing feat in their November 13th playoff game, defeating Penn College in a thrilling series and earning a spot in the finals against Missouri Western. The Weevils have been impressive in their debut season. They faced many challenges throughout the season, but they never gave up and kept winning. The playoff game was another test of their resilience. Coach Burton says the team has what it takes to win the next match, but it won’t be easy.

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