Press Release from the Governor’s Office TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jason Welty as the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Jefferson County. This appointment…
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Shine a green light for Veterans
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Operation Green Light for Veterans is a relatively new way to show support and appreciation for veterans. It takes place during the week of Veterans Day and…
Griffin elected Monticello City Clerk
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In the 2023 City General Election held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, James Griffin edged out Vivian “Judy” Hall Royster for the City Clerk seat. The six precincts…
Do you have unclaimed property?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Life is busy. We all have a lot going on, and it can be hard to keep track of things. Sometimes we cut ties, move cities, and…
Veterans Day Parade on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This Saturday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, when we pay tribute to all American veterans – living or dead – to thank them for serving our country…
Solar facility ordinance final hearing set for Nov. 16
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Last week, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners postponed the second public hearing on an ordinance “related to solar photovoltaic collector systems,” commonly referred to as…
Jefferson County says farewell to County Commissioner Stephen Walker
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Nov. 3, the community of Jefferson County said a somber farewell to Stephen Walker, a gentle and caring man who was loved, known and cherished…
School Board has new attorney
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At its Regular Meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, the Jefferson County School Board voted to end its contract with the law firm of Davis, Schnitker, Reeves &…
Get involved in Veterans Day Saturday, Nov. 11
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…
Football playoff brackets announced ACA plays Friday night
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has released the brackets for the state high school football playoffs. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys have been…
Applications now open for Monticello Christmas
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, the downtown Monticello area decks its halls and schedules a myriad of merry cheer with Monticello Christmas, and the countdown until this year’s event has…
Criminal cases for Reams, Culp and McNeill in discovery phase
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Since the arrest on Sept. 20 of Kirk Reams, Warren “Charles” Culp and Justin “Tyler” McNeill on charges of Grand Theft and Organized Scheme to Defraud the…
Jury finds Sharpe guilty on all counts
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, Henry A. Sharpe, born April 25, 1972, of Monticello, Fla., went to trial on three charges stemming from his arrest at the scene…
Jefferson County to gain new K9
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School District has partnered with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for a grant application for a specialty K9 through the Florida Safe Schools K9…
Ashlyn Antoine to go to Regionals
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Oct. 27, Jefferson County K-12 held a Spelling Bee. Eleven students from across the school participated, competing for a chance to compete at regionals. Each…
Jefferson County Commissioner Stephen Walker killed in wreck
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Oct. 29, just before 5 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a wreck in Wakulla County involving two vehicles. FHP was assisted at the…
Wayward ember causes large debris fire
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, the Jefferson County Fire Rescue responded to a call about a brush fire that was reportedly out of control….
Lone shoppers beware
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A local Monticello woman, Josie Bridges, nearly fell victim to a possible burglary scam last Wednesday at the Governor Square Mall while doing some shopping. She managed…
Tant, Simon and Shoaf hold Legislative Delegation meeting
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s delegation in the Florida Legislature includes House District 9 Representative Allison Tant, House District 7 Representative Jason Shoaf and Florida Senate District 3 Senator Corey…
FEMA extends application deadline
FEMA Contributor Florida homeowners and renters in 18 counties who had uninsured losses caused by Hurricane Idalia have until Nov. 29, 2023, to apply for Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) disaster assistance….
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