Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Now that city and county officials have signed an interlocal agreement for the removal of hurricane debris from within the city, Monticello residents should soon begin to…
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City Attorney’s contract renewed
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council recently renewed the contract of City Attorney Mitchell Herring, who was hired last September to provide legal representation following the death of the…
JCFR boosts emergency care with cutting-edge equipment
Contributor by Jefferson County Fire Rescue Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our residents and visitors. As part of our commitment to excellence,…
2024 Election Results
Jefferson County chooses Trump With the exception of three Democrats on the slate – involving two local races and a district one – Republicans on Tuesday swept the field in Jefferson County,…
Hightower sworn in as clerk of court
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Cecil Trey Hightower, Jefferson County Clerk of Court and Comptroller-Elect, has now been in charge of the office for about a week, although his term doesn’t officially…
Welty bids farewell to county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Interim Clerk of Court Jason Welty bid farewell to the Jefferson County Commission on Thursday evening, Oct. 17, his last time attending such meetings. “I want to…
Veteran tribute banners are up around the courthouse
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rotary International of Monticello is continuing its Military Tribute Banner Program for the third year, and a new set of them are on display around the Jefferson…
You’re invited to the Veterans Day Breakfast Monday, Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, was established at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1919. It marked the first anniversary…
House fire on Halloween consumes local home
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Halloween night, around approximately 8:30 p.m., Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) responded to an emergency call regarding a house fire in the Jefferson Heights neighborhood located…
Ethics Commission clears Supt. Tricquet
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A press release from the State of Florida Commission on Ethics dated Wednesday, Oct. 30, included the following statement regarding a complaint that had been made against…
Countywide parking regulations hearing is today
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposed ordinance to regulate parking, which was set for a hearing on Thursday, Oct. 17, was rescheduled at the last moment without explanation. The hearing is…
Revised animal control ordinance set for Nov. 6 hearing
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have set a Nov. 6 hearing to discuss proposed changes to the animal control ordinance, including language that addresses abandoned animals and dogs running at…
Official removed from canvassing board because of anti-Amendment 4 vote
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. One of three commissioners who voted in favor of a resolution opposing a controversial amendment on abortion recently experienced blowback for his action. The Jefferson County Commission…
Early and mail-in votes racking up
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A snapshot of the voting on Wednesday afternoon as the clock ticked towards election night on Tuesday, Nov. 5, showed the number of local voters who had…
The NEW Front Porch is here!
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of The Front Porch magazine’s Nov/Dec 2024 issue. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers…
Fields of Faith to take place Nov. 6
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is holding a community-wide Fields of Faith event on Wednesday evening, Nov. 6 at the ACA football field, located at 7803 Aucilla…
U.S.D.A. Meets local farmers following bout of major weather disasters
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 17, representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) flew in from the Tallahassee airport to meet some of Jefferson County’s local farmers who…
Officials offer assurance that all storm debris will be removed
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County commissioners are asking residents to be patient with the hurricane debris removal and disposal operation that is currently underway. “I know that it’s been a hot…
Will another storm soon be brewing in the Caribbean?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The good news is that the tropics remain quiet, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Nor does it foresee any storm activity developing within the next…
University of Florida Health Center to unveil Mobile Cancer Screening Bus
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, Oct. 30, the University of Florida (UF) Health Cancer Center is scheduled to unveil their newest healthcare vehicle. According to a…