Martin County Honors Cameron Monty Wolf For Decades of Service

After half a century on the front lines of emergency calls in Martin County, Cameron “Monty” Wolf’s legacy is set in stone — and on the front of the Emergency Management Building. 

The Martin County Board of Commissioners recognized Cameron Monty Wolf with a resolution for his service to Martin County of over 50 years. Wolf has worked in emergency services as a volunteer firefighter, also working in recruitment and training other firefighters. He has acquired emergency vehicles and tools, and equipment that have saved countless lives. He succeeded his father in the role of director of emergency services. 

The resolution stated, “He's fought fires, supervised fire responses, coordinated local emergency services during the blizzard of 1978, as well as our recent 2026 snow event. Monty has responded to chemical spills, floods, tornadoes, snow, ice, wind, and several accidents. Over his years of service, his responsibilities have included obtaining emergency training and coordinating emergency responses with federal and state agencies… In recognition of his leadership and contributions from Martin County, the Martin County Board of Commissioners are hereby naming the Emergency Management Building in honor of Monty.” The building will now be known as the Cameron (Monty) Wolf Emergency Services Building. 
 
Board members emphasized how many comments they had received about the amazing work the Highway Department did in keeping the roads clear. They thanked them for all of the extra hours they spent in the cold, including all day Sunday. 

In reviewing items brought up by the snowstorm, it was mentioned that there was some question over what an Emergency Declaration means. When this comes up in the future, a letter of explanation will accompany the declaration. There was also a clarification that an emergency declaration by the State is completely separate from one issued on a local level. The one from the state could potentially make limited funding available. More information about that may be available in the coming week. 

DNR timber distribution funds have been made available, which must be distributed to volunteer fire departments. There are four departments in the county: Loogootee Volunteer FD, Martin County Fire and Rescue, Shoals Volunteer FD, and Lost River Volunteer FD. Distributions could range from a minimum of $1000 to a maximum of $2,229.92, at the discretion of the Commissioners. The maximum amount was approved for each of the 4 departments. 

In other business, the Financial Solutions Group annual contract was presented. The company assists with yearly budgets and projections, with an amount not to exceed $25,000. The funds were already approved by the Council, and the contract was approved by the Commissioners. On the advice of the HR Director, the Commissioners also adopted the 2026 Martin County Cafeteria Plan. 
 
An update was provided on the library. Upstairs, in the old part of the building, the lighting and trim is complete, and the floor covering will be in by next week. In the new building upstairs, the ceiling grid is in, the lighting is complete, and the files will be going in next. Downstairs, in the old library section, the bathrooms, flooring, cabinets, and fixtures are being installed. The outside walkway to the entrances has been removed and is ready for concrete work. 

A Perry Township resident inquired about road conditions during the public comments, saying that a stretch roadway leading into St. Joe’s Road has been deteriorating for years. He requested an update on when some ditch work might be done. Occasional repairs have been attempted, but they wash away since there is nowhere for the water to go on the road. The Commissioners wondered if it might be a good candidate for chip and seal, but the resident suggested seeing the road in person first, as it might be past that point. Board members agreed that ditch work should be the first step, and they would be following up. 

Evansville resident, Laura Market, formerly of Jasper, also spoke during the public comments. She explained she has been working to end forced organ harvesting in China, specifically by the Chinese Communist Party. Market brought a petition to support Senate Bill S817, sponsored by Senator Young. Information was provided to the Commission for their review. 

For more information on these and other updates, visit the Martin County Indiana Courthouse Facebook page. 

 - Drew Hasselbring