Now headed to the House Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. “The Legislature finds there is a need to comprehensively address the crisis of gun violence, including but not limited to, gun violence…
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Policing tactics discussed
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Citizens and city officials had a go last week at coming up with ideas for how to improve local law-enforcement efforts and establish better communications between the…
Ten ways summer camp can change your child’s life
Story Submitted Summer camp is all about transformation. Camp counselors become role models. Bunkmates learn healthy conflict-resolution. Even the shy kids make new friends. “Parents often notice a big difference when their…
Ashley Hunter joins ECB staff
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, February 27, a new face joins the staff at ECB Publishing, Inc. Ashley Hunter, a name formerly associated with Madison County’s Greene Publishing, has returned….
Lady Warriors in Final Four
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors punched their ticket to Lakeland and a spot in the final four in the Class 2A basketball playoffs, by defeating…
Outdoor seating still a problem
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials are set to take up an ordinance on March 6 that would allow downtown eateries to serve alcoholic beverages on the sidewalk outside the establishments….
Will gas hit $5-a-gallon again?
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The good news is that for the first time in 2018, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline declined last week, according to GasBuddy, a…
Aucilla River Old-growth forest saved
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing Inc. All’s well that ends well. This is the case with the 160-acre parcel of old-growth cypress swamp near Sneads Smokehouse Lake on the Aucilla River that was…
Jefferson-Somerset announces new gifted program in elementary school
Submitted by Kathy Belcher January 2018 was an exciting landmark month as Jefferson-Somerset assessed and identified kindergarteners and first graders to participate in the Gifted Program. Now that students are identified, teachers…
Crews digging for oil around courthouse circle
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. If you noticed the crews and rigs that were partially blocking the courthouse circle last week and drilling in the area, it wasn’t petroleum that they were…
Reckless driver arrested
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Reckless driving was merely the most obvious of the various violations that got a young South Florida man arrested recently when he was driving through Jefferson County….
Local US Marine Killed in 1983 Beirut Barracks Attack Honored
The Jefferson County Commission recently passed a proclamation honoring USMC Lance Corporal Clemon “Clyde” Alexander, one of 241 U.S. military personnel killed in 1983 when the U.S. Marine Corps Barracks was bombed…
Florida interstates among the most dangerous
Mickey Starling, ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida has some of the busiest interstates in the country, which increases the need for caution while traveling. According to a recent study by EverQuote, you should…
Alaska earthquake affects Florida wells
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. What happens in Alaska doesn’t necessarily stay in Alaska, or at least not when it involves an earthquake and seismic waves. News outlets reported last week that…
Camellia Show Planned for Saturday, February 3, 2018 Free to the Public
Monticello Garden Club and Jefferson County Historical Association will hold their third Camellia Show on Saturday, February 3 at the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church. This show has been held…
Why is Reams not being reinstated?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The matter of Clerk of Court Kirk Reams’ non-reinstatement to office following his acquittal by a jury is raising questions among some local residents. Paul Henry, a…
Person-of-interest sought in multiple burglaries
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Police Department (MPD) is asking for the public’s help in the identification of a person possibly involved in a series of recent burglaries and break-ins…
A-Building’s costs skyrocket
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. An architect’s lengthy oral report to the Jefferson County Commission recently on the status of the historic A-Building’s restoration costs made for some jaw-dropping numbers. Bill Douglas,…
Sheriff appointed 911 coordinator
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Sheriff Mac McNeill is now officially the 911 coordinator, in keeping with the state’s requirement as stipulated in the State 911 Plan. The Jefferson County Commission approved…
FLU SEASON may be peaking
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The flu season appears to be peaking, if the latest report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is any indication; but don’t count on…