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Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City and county officials alike last week took time to recognize the men, women, and children who, from either a sense of duty or empathy, stepped forward…

Resources for farmers affected by Hurricane Idalia Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Here is a resource for farmers to use if they received damage from Hurricane Idalia. USDA provides multiple disaster assistance…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents accustomed to getting their prescriptions filled at the local Winn Dixie pharmacy will have to go elsewhere for their medical needs in the future….

Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Aug. 15, the wife of a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy contacted her husband with a frightening story. She informed him that she had recently…

Florida Department of Emergency Management Contributor On Tuesday, Sept. 5, FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Idalia proved less destructive than state officials had feared, given its magnitude, with Jefferson County – just west of where the eye of the storm made landfall…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Actions to ensure public safety kick into high gear when there’s a Category 4 hurricane coming to town. Thankfully, an impending storm of this magnitude brings lots…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s nice to be commended for the outstanding performance of one’s duty; it’s doubly so when the praise comes from someone who himself is an exemplar of…

The American Red Cross will be providing meals at noon and 4pm on Sunday – Wednesday at the following locations: WACISSA -Old Post Office at 14507 Waukeenah Hwy Monticello, FL 32344 ;…

Laura Young ECBPublishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents were hit hard by hurricane Idalia on Wednesday, Aug. 30, suffering near 100 percent power outages and widespread structural damage across the county as fierce…

SANDBAGS AVAILABLE Bring your own shovel, but bags and sand are free. LOCATIONS: Jefferson County Fire Rescue, 57 Martin Rd. Old Lloyd Post Office, 8781 Old Lloyd Rd. Wacissa Fire Station, 14496…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A problem is apparently bedeviling the county’s purchasing and accounts payable system, one that came to light because of complaints from vendors who have not been paid…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A flurry of motions have been filed of late by the attorneys in the legal battle between the county and the wedding/entertainment venue known as the Homestead…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Change is coming for Monticello’s Winn-Dixie grocery store on South Jefferson Street, which was established here in 1977 and underwent a major renovation in November of 2021….

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A joint legislative committee charged with maintaining oversight of government operations in Florida is asking county officials to explain reported audit deficiencies that have gone uncorrected for…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Betsy Barfield, a former Jefferson County commissioner and founder of the annual Dirty Pecan bike event, was recently honored in a ceremony in Gainesville for her contributions…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Federal authorities are reported to be investigating the manner in which the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) handled a multimillion dollar bid whose purpose was to hire…