Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Johnston’s Meat Market was the place to be in Monticello from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. Patrick and Danielle Figueroa, owners of Johnston’s,…
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August chamber lunch features wellness talk by Dr. Amy Neal
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held a member luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The program opened with a brief spotlight on the Monticello Soap Company, which…
Lloyd Depot to be featured during Train Night program in Tallahassee
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The historic Lloyd Depot is said to be the oldest brick railroad depot Florida. Located in the small community of Lloyd on the western side of Jefferson…
City once again without a city clerk
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the second time in just over a year, the City of Monticello finds itself once again without a city clerk. Barely a year after her appointment…
Get ready with the disaster preparedness expo on Aug. 16
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst! It’s more relevant than ever as we’re knee deep into the hurricane season, which lasts from June 1 to…
The First is now The Renasant Bank
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello residents will soon see an old bank sporting a new sign, emblematic of an ever-changing corporate culture and rebranding trend. What once was Farmers &…
Is Benadryl the best choice?
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Next time something is blooming that makes you feel itchy and bothers your sinuses, you may consider getting something other than Benadryl to give you a little…
KFRW celebrates seven years
Story Submitted The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) celebrated their seven-year anniversary on July 26, 2025, at a member’s home. The KFRW formed as a non-profit political organization on July 26, 2018,…
ECB Publishing celebrates its Annual Media Awards
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At the 2025 Florida Media Conference, ECB Publishing, Inc. received many accolades for work during 2024 by the reporters and graphic designers who create the Monticello News…
Paintball whiz heads to France
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Warren Barker, son of locals Kenny and Joanne Barker and a 15-year-old tenth-grader at Florida High, is regularly on the road to Lakeland, Fla., with his dad…
County to audit employees’ health insurance
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In the wake of the deputy manager/human resources director allegedly misrepresenting dependents on her health insurance coverage, county officials are taking steps to avoid the repeat of…
County officials approve Duke’s solar farm near Waukeenah
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Based on the recommendations of the planning official and planning commission, the Jefferson County Commission recently approved Duke Energy’s large-scale solar facility off U.S. 27 in the…
Teen Center Youth Camp celebrates 10 years
Justice Barrington Teen Center Youth Camp The Teen Center Youth Camp recently reached a remarkable milestone by celebrating its tenth anniversary, marking a decade of dedication to the development and enrichment of…
EcoWatch: Time for a good and bad news report as season warms up
Delores Savas Contributor “The good news is that bad news can be turned into good news when you change your attitude.” – Robert H. Schuller, American television evangelist, author Sorry to say,…
Senior center found lacking in some aspects
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A regional agency that subcontracts with area service providers to deliver direct care to the elderly through such services as home delivered meals, homemaking, and personal care…
County’s proposed budget exceeds $37M
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Budget Officer Gus Rojas recently presented a summary of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to the Jefferson County Commission, ostensibly his last budget summation, as he has…
New state law targets super speeders
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Drivers caught speeding excessively in Florida now face criminal charges with stepped-up penalties. Florida’s “Super Speeder Law,” which went into effect on July 1, targets drivers…
Sheriff’s Office gets $435,068 for officers’ salary increases
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently ratified an agreement with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) that will infuse a significant amount of dollars into the sheriff’s office for…
Commissioner Hall joins national convening for county leaders
Story Submitted Jefferson County District 2 Commissioner Gene Hall last week attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Philadelphia. The event drew thousands of county leaders from across the…
Red Cross Shelter training available August 19
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The public is invited to sign up for training about how to volunteer at an emergency shelter during a disaster. “This is your chance to learn how…