Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Judging from the several sewer extension projects proposals of late, one might reasonably conclude that Monticello is spreading out in all directions, at least in terms of…
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WHO SHOULD PAY?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A young couple approached the Monticello City Council recently with a request that the city accept a measure of financial responsibility for the damage caused to their…
Jefferson County Schools Coach Pat Kennedy new Athletic Director
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For Pat Kennedy, even after 499 career coaching wins, being semi-retired and no longer working with young people “left a hole in my heart.” Now, he’s back….
Watermelon Festival this weekend
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With watermelon festivities well under-way, here’s what you can look forward to this week as the Watermelon Festival finishes with a flourish. * Tomorrow, June 16, the…
Monticello Police Chief Fred Mosley honored for 30 years
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Police Chief Fred Mosley was duly recognized at the Monticello City Council meeting last week for his long and dedicated service to the city. Captain Jack Pitts,…
Drug Bust
Submitted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office On Thursday, June 2, Jefferson County Sheriff Deputies responded to Wirik Street and Ash Street, in Monticello, in an attempt to locate a subject with…
County gets… New attorney; Three new engineers
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission underwent a major shift last week, in terms of the changing of key individuals who advise the board on legal and engineering matters….
Amelia Grace Lovett and Lauren Davis Crowned 2022 Miss and Junior Miss Watermelon Queens
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents gathered Saturday evening, June 4, at the old JCHS Auditorium to watch the very popular and much-loved Miss Watermelon Queen pageant. The audience…
Upcoming Watermelon Festival Events
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Kick-off Dinner 5 p.m. Friday, June 10 Get your tickets now for the 2022 Watermelon Festival Kick-off Dinner. It’s happening on Friday, June 10 at 5 p.m….
City gets ‘A’ on annual audit
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello’s financial state remains healthy, according to the latest annual audit report from James Moore and Company. CPA Ben Clark, of James Moore, presented…
The Watermelon Pageant is this weekend!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars, because one of the largest events Jefferson County has to offer is almost here! In just a few short days, the Watermelon Festival events…
DeSantis offers nine tax-free holidays and exemptions
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Legislature of 2022 passed nine sales tax holidays or temporary exemptions, which were quickly signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The nine tax holidays…
Endangered Baby lemur born at NFWC
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Kanto and Njaka welcomed a beautiful baby brown lemur into the world at their home in Lamont in the North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) on Tuesday afternoon,…
Human remains found exposed in collapsed crypt
Local students helping protect Old City Cemetery Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As Jefferson-Somerset students were busy doing a service project at the Old City Cemetery in Monticello on Friday, May…
Trulieve sewer recommended
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials are soon scheduled to hold a daytime workshop to discuss the findings of a preliminary engineering report that was recently presented to them on the…
Lloyd sewer extension limbo
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In light of Westchester Magnolia’s recent application to rezone a large parcel of land near Lloyd from agricultural to commercial, it’s worth noting that the company was…
New subdivision coming north of town
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A new subdivision is being proposed for just north of Monticello; or better said, a previously planned subdivision is being revived for development under a new owner…
Gas Prices Soar
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida is again setting new records, but not ones that are good, according to the latest release from the American Automotive Association (AAA). On Monday, May 16,…
Gladys Roann-Watson named Watermelon Festival Parade Grand Marshal
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Gladys Roann-Watson has been selected to serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2022 Watermelon Festival Parade. The Parade Grand Marshal is presented to a resident of…
City may walk away from $4.2 million
Major communications breakdown blamed for mess Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Barely more than a month since the governor presented city officials with a $4.2 million check for the extension of sewer…
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