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Man on way to county court drug program arrested for drug possession
MONTICELLO – A Monticello man was arrested on Tuesday, September 15 as he was on his way to attend the Sullivan County Court Drug Program. Barry Bowser, 37, was arrested as a result of a search warrant at his home at 591 Broadway in Monticello. He was on probation for a previous…
Sullivan County to hold household hazardous waste collection
MONTICELLO- Sullivan County residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste during a free collection event September 20. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, September 20, at the Monticello Transfer Station, 91 Landfill Drive. The…

Sullivan County to weigh ban sale of kratom
MONTICELLO – There are pros and cons to the sale and use of kratom, with area counties banning or restricting it. Sullivan County is expected to be the next to ban it. County Coroner Albee Bockman said it is a dangerous drug. “It has not been approved for any medical use. Its use…

It’s volleyball season!
This week's Monticello News includes a six-page special section about Tigers and Warriors volleyball. See the schedules, read about the seniors and meet the coaches! CLICK HERE to see the entire Volleyball...

Woman charged with burglarizing two Monticello synagogues
MONTICELLO – One person is in custody and Monticello Police are looking for another in connection with the burglary of a synagogue at the Pine Knoll Bungalow colony at 198 Forestburgh Road. It happened around 2 a.m. on Thursday when two individuals were spotted on surveillance…

Woman charged with burglarizing two Monticello synagogues
MONTICELLO – One person is in custody and Monticello Police are looking for another in connection with the burglary of a synagogue at the Pine Knoll Bungalow colony at 198 Forestburgh Road. It happened around 2 a.m. on Thursday when two individuals were spotted on surveillance…

Monticello Housing Board, leadership abruptly resign after years of alleged mismanagement
The future of the Monticello Housing Authority is at risk after nearly the entire agency’s board and executive director abruptly resigned last week.

MPD Dispatcher Debbie Abbot retires
Monticello Police Chief Fred Mosley presented a certificate of appreciation to longtime dispatcher Debbie Abbott at a recent city council meeting. Abbot is retiring after 19 years with the department. Pictured, from...