Monticello Live

Quorum Court Discusses Insurance, Jail, & Sheriff’s Budgets

Posted on August 19, 2014

City Council Meeting (8/7/14) – Videos – Reposted by Request

Posted on August 18, 2014

City Council Declines Using Cliff Gibson & “Impartial Engineer” to Study Water Project Problems; Says “Later”

Posted on August 6, 2014

City / Siemens Water System Meeting – Council Members Present -Audio

Posted on August 5, 2014

The attached audio clip is from last week’s meeting between the City of Monticello and Siemens.

The main conversation point in the meeting tended to be City Council member Claudia Hartness’ concern with “facts”, “rumor “, and “transparency”; 3 words she used a total of 18 times in 15 minutes.

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Log-a-Load for Kids – Slideshow & Angel-1 Take-off Videos

Posted on August 4, 2014

Deer Creek Disc Golf, Now Open – Video

Posted on July 28, 2014

Saturday afternoon, Deer Creek Disc Golf, located behind Dollar General and the storage rentals, held their grand opening in ribbon-cutting.

Disc golf is a trend that’s growing nationwide, as evidenced hereby the number of black logo shirts in the group photo.

Also attached is a short video of Bart and Yvette with “Disc Golf 101”.

DMH Report to QC, Census & Revenues Down for June, Up for Year, Surgeon Update – Video

Posted on July 22, 2014

County Budget Report to Quorum Court – Video

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City Council Drills Water Contractor over $60 Million Statement, Maps. & Meters

Posted on July 14, 2014

Following Wednesday’s MLive article spotlighting the $60 million rumors circulating the city about the water system improvement project, the City Council quickly called a meeting for Thursday night, to discuss the issue.

Some Councilmembers were familiar with the questions; while others had no idea, until they read the MLive article.

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Designer Ronaldo Visits Local Business

Posted on June 17, 2014

“South Beach Towing” Scene at 425 & 278

Posted on June 16, 2014

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Drew County Alligator Captured – Video

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Wednesday Worship – SEARK Mission Revival – Videos

Posted on June 12, 2014

Area Youth Mission Revival – Tuesday Videos

Posted on June 11, 2014

“Double Catch ” Football Video Brings Attention to Local Family ‘s Grandson

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Christian Caldwell, of Clovis, New Mexico, (grandson of Ken and Jo Caldwell of Monticello) drew a lot of well-deserved attention for his “double catch” of two footballs, at a University of North Texas football camp, Sunday. The second ball was intended for another receiver, who can’t be seen in the video.

Christian’s parents are Scott and Christina. He will be a senior this fall.

Youth Worship – Monday Mission Revival – Videos

Posted on June 10, 2014

Sunday Night SEARK Mission Project Revival – Video

Posted on June 9, 2014

“The Saline” Discussion – Videos

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Around 40 area residents took part in an informational discussion, Sunday afternoon,, after watching a video presentation by Rob Reep, of Warren, on the history of the Saline river.
“The Saline” is 204 miles long and has many stories to tell about indians, farming, fishing, bootlegging, and riverboats.
“The Saline” is available for purchase on Amazon.com