Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On September 11, 1995, a little boy in south Florida was abducted. Unfortunately, Jimmy Ryce’s family would never see him alive again. Ryce’s attacker and abductor went…
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JCSO’s New Captain: Gerald Knetch
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Earlier this year, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Captain Massey stepped down from his role in order to pursue the upcoming office of Sheriff. This left an…
Carquest Retail Auto Parts hosted Chamber After 5
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Carquest Retail Auto Parts held the monthly Chamber After 5 during their Ribbon Cutting event on July 19 at Carquest’s new location, 1321 South Jefferson Street, in…
SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary to hold weekend fundraisers
Debbie Snapp, , ECB Publishing, Inc. SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary will hold weekend Yard Sale fundraisers beginning this Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through…
Coast to Coast Florida’s Longest Yard Sale
Fall Flea Across Florida Sept. 14 and 15 Story Submitted The 16th Flea Across Florida is just two months away. So, now is the time to start planning your sale. Flea Across…
Independence Day celebrations light up Monticello
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Fireworks were ablaze after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, July 4 at Tiger Stadium, with hundreds of onlookers oohing and aahing as each new display was set off….
Dining with Diabetes Classes Start Again Soon
According to the American Diabetes Association, 9.4 percent of the United States population, around 30.3 million people, have diabetes and diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death the US. Of those…
New Officer at the MPD: Patrolman James Peacock
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Patrolman James Peacock is the newest cop on the block at the Monticello Police Department (MPD). A Monticello local, Ptl. Peacock has only been with the MPD…
New Officer at the MPD: La-Quasha Williams
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Coming to Monticello from Gadsden County, Patrol Officer La-Quasha Williams has been employed at the Monticello Police Department (MPD) for a little over a month. This is…
It Takes A Village: raising awareness against drunk driving
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Drunk driving effects no demographic more than any other. Across all races, all classes, all genders and ages, driving under the influence effects everyone. “We are all…
Watch Out for SR 20 lane closures
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Transportation has issued a traffic alert for drivers who may be traveling on US 27 (SR 20) at the Aucilla River Bridge. The westbound…
40 years of watermelon runners in Monticello
It is easy to say 40 years is a long time to do just about anything; but for the Kiwanis Club of Monticello, an organization with 93 years of serving Monticello, 40…
Fundraiser for July 4th Fireworks presentation is underway
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post 49 continues to collect donations for the upcoming July 4th Ceremony and Fireworks presentation. The Fireworks presentation will be put on by Bubba Bullock…
Enter your water-loving dog into the Ultimate Air Dog competition
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the big attractions of the Jefferson County Watermelon Festival will be the Ultimate Air Dogs competition. Founded by former Detroit Tigers pitcher Milt Wilcox and…
American Legion to hold Officers Installation on June 12
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post 49, its Auxiliary Unit and the Sons of the American Legion will hold ceremonies on Tuesday, June 12 for installation of the new year’s…
Children’s author to hold book signing at Jefferson Library
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Faith Harkey, a back-roads traveling author of children’s books who ‘recharges her batteries’ in Tallahassee, will be at the Jefferson County Library on Friday, June 8. While…
Tampa Taiko coming to Monticello
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Tampa Taiko, a traditional Japanese Performing Arts group based out of Tampa Bay, FL, will be performing at the Jefferson County Library on Saturday, June 9 from…