Bailey Expresses Legislative Hurdles For Monterey Position
State legislators facing committee deadlines to approve a charter change that would allow Monterey to establish a new city administrator position. State Senator Paul Bailey said he received the town’s resolution this week and immediately forwarded it to the legislative legal team for drafting. The proposal must clear the state and local committee before reaching […]
Body Found By Hikers Sunday In Monterey, Sheriff Investigating
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office investigating after a group of hikers discovered a partially decomposed body near Monterey Sunday. Deputies and investigators responded to the eastern end of the county. The department is treating the area as a crime scene. “Our Investigators are diligently looking back at previous missing persons cases from the past weeks […]
Monterey Schools Go Into Lockdown After Shots-Fired Incident
Two Monterey Schools were placed on a soft lockdown on Wednesday as law enforcement investigated a shots-fired incident. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Monterey Police Department responded to Arrowhead Drive after receiving a call reporting the incident. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said a property owner called, alleging that someone was attempting to rob […]
Youth Movement Begins For Wildcats Softball Under Swafford
After graduating a large senior class from last season’s 17-win squad, Monterey Lady Wildcats softball head coach Brad Swafford finds himself guiding a team in transition. But Swafford said early signs point to a group buying in quickly. “The vibe of the team is good,” Swafford said. “We’re eager to learn, eager to work, eager […]
Guzman Emphasizing Chemistry, Wants Postseason Run
For Monterey Wildcats soccer player Pedro Guzman, the biggest difference for the team this season is not tactics or talent, but chemistry. Guzman said the Wildcats have made a point to grow closer as a team after feeling that connection was missing last season. “Last year, I feel like we lacked on it, like we […]
Traffic Changes At Monterey’s Holly And Commercial
Right turns on red now prohibited at the intersection of Monterey’s Holly Street and Commercial Avenue. The decision follows a move by T-DOT to adjust the intersection’s layout to provide more clearance for turning vehicles. But drivers ignored a new stop line designed to accommodate large trucks. Mayor Alex Garcia said the intersection now a […]
Amidst Charter Review, Monterey Keeps Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board will remain part of Monterey Government, as Aldermen discuss multiple changes to the charter based on a review. Alderman Jamie Phillips motioned to abolish the Civil Service Board, but the motion failed after no second. Phillips then asked if the aldermen could send the decision to a referendum, stating that many […]
Monterey Approve Purchase Of Additional Police Vehicles
Monterey set to purchase two additional vehicles for the police department. Monterey Police Department Public Information Officer David Corley said the two vehicles are 2019 Ford Explorers that will be added to the current fleet as patrol vehicles. Corley said the department’s current fleet of vehicles is aging out. “Several of them have over 100,000 […]
Monterey Residents Propose Safety Measures At Bee Rock
Two Monterey residents approached the town’s board of aldermen seeking a partnership to implement safety measures at Bee Rock Overlook. Resident Caleb Harris said he is a welder and fabricator and wanted to help improve safety at Bee Rock after hearing about the tragic death of a 9-year-old boy who fell a few weeks ago. […]
Haylee Trevethan Embraces Final Run with Monterey
As the calendar turns toward region tournament time in Monterey, senior Haylee Trevethan said she is playing with purpose. The Monterey Wildcats basketball player enters the final month of her high school career with more than box scores on her mind. Trevethan has been a steady contributor throughout her time in a Lady Wildcats uniform, […]
