Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Early forecasts are out for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season, which officially begins June 1, and indications are that it will be another above-average in activity, if…
County does well in latest audit; some problems persist
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. According to the latest annual audit report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, the county did financially well for the period, but it is still not completely out…
Bill proposes exempting flood-mitigating improvements to properties
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A joint resolution of the Florida House and Senate that is making its way through the legislative committee process would establish an amendment creating certain new exemptions…
Commission honors Rev. Eddie Yon
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission recently issued a proclamation recognizing the Rev. Eddie L. Yon, founder and senior pastor of the Restored Glory Christian Center, whose stated mission…
Way Back When
April 22, 1955 Monticello Parents-Teachers Association elected Mrs. W.L. Hunter as president; A.M. Keith, Mrs. W.G. Stephens, and Mrs. J.B. Ritch were the other officers. The PTA Library committee urged the support…
Legacy of “The Boston News-Letter”
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Newspapers like the one you’re reading today play a valuable role in society. They keep citizens informed on the happenings of their community and the world around…
Garden Club annual plant sale is this weekend
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Take a quick tour of your yard and you’ll surely see a few spots that would come to life, literally, with a lush new shrub or bright…
Capital Health Plan donates $50K to Second Harvest
Capital Health Plan Contributor Capital Health Plan (CHP) has deepened its investment in community well-being by donating $50,000 to Second Harvest of the Big Bend. The charitable contribution will help the nonprofit…
Donny Kay Powell
Donny Kay Powell, 66, of Greenville, Fla., passed on Monday, April 14, 2025. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, in New Zion Cemetery, Greenville. Viewing-visitation is 4 p.m. to 6…
Deacon Edd Keaton
Deacon Edd Keaton, affectionately known as “Bubba,” was born in Monticello, Fla., on Jan. 6, 1953, to the late Aggie Bell Keaton Thompson and the late JB Williams. He was raised by…
Law enforcement gives tips on how to avoid car robbery
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There is no way to predict when a crime will be committed. What’s worse is that there is also no way to predict with 100 percent certainty…
Chamber hears update on local Community Partnership School
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Members and guests of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce heard from Dr. Lori Livingston at their monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, April 1. In introducing Dr….
The First merges into Renasant
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. People driving in downtown Monticello have likely noticed a small addendum to the sign for The First, issuing a “Welcome to Renasant.” This comes after a merger…
Education Foundation presents its 2025 awards
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Educational Foundation, Inc. (JCEF) gave a number of awards at its annual celebration event on Tuesday, April 8, recognizing several teachers and students for…
Tree appreciation today for a better tomorrow
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. April 25 is National Arbor Day. Arbor Day is a yearly observance when citizens are encouraged to plant, tend to and celebrate all things related to the…
House fire on Vista Road: Family picks up the pieces after losing it all
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday evening on April 17, at around 4:45 p.m., Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) responded to a 911 call about a home that was reportedly fully…
City gets emergency radio communications system
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After much consideration, the Monticello City Council recently agreed to allow the placement of small transmitting devices atop the city’s water tanks for the creation of a…
Disaster relief still available
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that eligible small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Florida have until Sunday, April 27, to apply…
Warriors take District Championship
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The third time was the charm for the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity baseball team when they faced the Madison County High School Cowboys for the…
Ponderings… Golden eyes, golden heart
Around three and a half years ago, an elderly, thin, feral cat approached me as I was eating lunch outside the newspaper office, and she captured a piece of me. For two…