Two arrested in connection with rash of burglaries

Two people have been arrested in connection with a rash of burglaries in both local school systems. According to the Monticello Police Department, burglaries have been reported at Monticello Independent School and four of the Wayne County Schools.

Following an investigation, Randy Lee Stringer, 33, of Monticello, and Scotty L. Massengale, 19, of Monticello were arrested and lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center. Stringer was charged with three counts of burglary third degree and first degree criminal mischief. Massengale was charged with five counts of burglary third degree, first degree criminal mischief and third degree criminal mischief.

Bond for Massengale was set at $45,000 cash only. Bond for Stringer was set at $30,000 cash only.

The two have also been charged in connection with a break-in at Community Telecom Services on North Main Street, which was discovered by a Monticello Police Officer on Tuesday, November 11. Checks and other items were apparently taken.

Massengale and Stringer were arrested and charged in connection with the incident on Wednesday, November 12. Stringer was charged with third degree burglary, two counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument second degree and forgery second degree.

Massengale was charged with third degree burglary, two counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument second degree and forgery second degree. In addition, Massengale was charged with possession of marijuana.

Police said that property reported stolen from Community Telecom Services was recovered.

Phillips is guest speaker

at Chamber luncheon

The monthly Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce luncheon has been set for Thursday, November 20 at Steaks, Etc. at noon.

Wayne County Junior Miss Meg Phillips is the guest speaker for the lunch. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call the Chamber office at (606) 348-3064.

Christmas Parade planned

The annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade has been set for Friday, December 5 and it will begin at 6 p.m. The theme this year is "The Miracle of Christmas," and Lewis Tate has been selected as the Grand Marshal.

The parade will line-up on Hardwood Drive, near the South Kentucky RECC building, and will proceed along Main Street. It will end at the A.J. Lloyd Middle School on South Main Street.

There is still time to submit entries for this year’s parade. Anyone who would like to enter or who has questions about the event should contact the Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce at (606) 348-3064.

FCA, JROTC will provide Thanksgiving dinner

The Wayne County High School FCA and JROTC are once again providing Thanksgiving dinner for anyone who might otherwise not have a meal. The meal will consist of turkey or ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, roll and a dessert.

Meals may be picked up at the Wayne County High School cafeteria between 10 a.m. and noon on Thanksgiving Day. If the meal cannot be picked up, students will be making deliveries during the same time period.

To make a reservation or to sign up for delivery, contact Stephanie Robinette at (606) 348-5575.

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