MacKenzie Mayes is special guest at Chamber luncheon

Miss Kentucky MacKenzie Mayes will be the special guest speaker at the Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s next luncheon, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 16. Mayes, who represented Monticello as Miss Monticello in the state pageant, is a first year law student at the University of Kentucky.

The monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon is open to anyone who is interested in attending. It will begin at noon at El Cazador Restaurant. For more information contact the Chamber office at 348-3064.

Absentee voting machine remains open at Courthouse

The absentee voting machine is currently open in the Wayne County Court Clerk’s Office and will remain open through Monday, November 3. Anyone who will not be in town for Election Day on November 4 may vote on the absentee machine during regular business hours.

Sick or disabled voters who cannot go to the polls to vote may vote by traditional paper absentee ballot and can apply for the ballot now. Applications must be returned by mail to the County Court Clerk’s Office by October 28.

Anyone with election related questions should contact the County Court Clerk’s Office at (606) 348-6661.

Safe Trick-or-Treating Night

Local businesses are invited to participate in a Safe Trick-or-Treat Night Friday, October 31 at the ASPIRE Center. Hours will be from 5-8 p.m.

The annual event has become a popular trick-or-treat stop for local children. The Safe Trick-or-Treat Night is hosted by the Wayne County Service Unit of the Salvation Army in conjunction with the Wayne County Empowerment Zone.

Anyone who would like to participate should call (606) 348-4161 or (606) 348-4241 to sign up..

Leaf pick up scheduled

The City of Monticello will pick up leaves inside the city limits October 27-31 and again November 17-21. Leaves must be bagged and placed near the street. No tree limbs or debris will be picked up. Call Monticello City Hall at (606) 348-0167.

Juvenile charged after early morning pursuit Saturday

A Wayne County juvenile has been arrested following an early morning pursuit Saturday. According to the Monticello Police Department, at 12:04 a.m. officers detained a 17-year-old male on charges of fleeing and evading first degree, driving under the influence second offense, driving on a D.U.I. suspended license and no insurance.

The juvenile was released to a parent.

A passenger in the vehicle, Chris Bolen, 28, Monticello, was arrested and charged with alcohol intoxication and permitting an unlicensed driver to operate a motor vehicle. Bolen was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center.

Four local residents are arrested following burglary

Four Wayne County residents were arrested following a residential burglary in Monticello.

According to the Monticello Police Department, officers responded to a complaint of individuals walking near Dugan Street in Monticello at 1:21 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers learned that a residential burglary had occurred moments earlier.

Following an investigation, two men, Joshua Myner, 18, and William Sharp, 18 were arrested and charged with second degree burglary and alcohol intoxication. Both were lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center.

In addition, two male juveniles were also arrested and charged with second degree burglary. The juveniles were lodged in the Adair County Juvenile Detention Facility.

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