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Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello News recently reported that the primary for the city clerk race would be held in August. This was incorrect, as there are only two candidates…

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Due to recent election-law changes, Vote By Mail requests now expire after each general election. In order to vote by mail in the 2024 election, you must…

K9 assists with drug arrest Submitted by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) conducted a traffic stop on…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county’s budget for the coming fiscal year is in the process of being formulated, a veritable work-in-progress. County officials have been holding weekly workshops during the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It looks as if Jefferson County will not have a community-wide fireworks show for the Fourth of July this year. American Legion Post #49 has borne the…

Submitted by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office On Saturday, June 24, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Tavoris Morris for speeding, and upon stopping the vehicle, deputies gained probable cause…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The qualification period for the city elections closed last week, and already the contest is down to only the city clerk/comptroller race. Out of the five offices…

Salary freeze and change in bus driver hours on the horizon Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board is nearing the end of its budget year 2022-23 and making…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It is no secret that a firefighter’s job is no walk in the park. Not only does it sometimes take a steep emotional toll, but the job…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Schools grew its athletic program significantly during the 2022-23 school year, with considerably more students participating in more extracurricular sports than during the past several…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials may be meeting with representatives of the electric companies to see if the latter’s objections to the solar ordinance can be worked out before the…

UPDATE – 9 a.m., June 16, 2023 The Watermelon Festival Committee has announced yesterday evening the cancellation of the 2023 Watermelon Festival. A statement from Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Katrina Richardson…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The State Attorney Office continues investigating the allegations of unauthorized overspending and other alleged financial misconduct by the Clerk of Court Office. State Attorney Jack Campbell told…

Submitted by Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce The honorary title of Parade Grand Marshal is granted to a resident of Jefferson County who exhibits exceptional leadership, community service, civic involvement and public…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have scheduled a hearing on Thursday evening, June 15, to get public input on a proposed increase of the tourist development tax, commonly called the…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Although late in coming, Jefferson County recently received another $500,000 grant for continuation of the A-Building restoration, a project that has been ongoing now for about 30…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Contrary to expectations, few local residents appear to be taking advantage of Big Bend Transit’s (BBT) express shuttle between Monticello and Tallahassee, which has now been running…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Presented with three scenarios by the consultant engineer for the grant-funded sewer extension project into Montivilla, city officials recently chose the least expensive option, which excludes from…

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