Reporter’s Corner:

When people come together for a festival Last weekend, Monticello's downtown streets were packed with vendors, visitors and locals as the 69th Annual Watermelon Festival took place in full swing. There were booths staffed by church groups, non-profits, street vendors, local civic organizations, volunteer groups, local artisans and visiting craftsmen. A festival is a lively way to wake up a small town, revive communities and bring people together. Throughout history, festivals have been signi