Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Commissioners recently updated the user fees for certain of the activities at the county’s parks and recreational facilities, as well as introduced a new sponsorship program. The…
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County Commission gets new member, plus an official seal
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission has a new face and new chairman on the board, as well as an official county seal prominently displayed on its chamber back…
Value Adjustment Board agrees with Property Appraiser decision
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the third consecutive year, the Jefferson County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) recently dealt with a petition from a property owner whose applications for a religious exemption…
It’s time for letters to Santa!
Please read the guidelines below and make sure that you get your letters sent so Santa can read them! For letters to be published in the newspaper, they must be delivered to…
Expect dry, warm winter, experts say
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Whether you subscribe to global warming or believe that shifts in temperatures occur naturally and cyclically absent human activity, few will argue that winters aren’t getting warmer,…
Monticello Christmas presents a night of lights
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Tis the season once more for residents of Monticello to come together and enjoy the annual occurrence of the Downtown Monticello Christmas celebration. Although the event has…
Proclamation honors late Commissioner Stephen Walker
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In honor of Commissioner Stephen Walker, who was killed in an alleged drunken driving accident in October 2023, the Jefferson…
It’s time for LETTERS TO SANTA!!
It’s time for letters to Santa! Make sure that you get your letters sent so Santa can read them! For letters to be published in the newspaper, they must be delivered to…
School district transfers several properties to county
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board voted unanimously on Nov. 19 to approve a resolution transferring ownership of several properties to the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners….
County officials adopt limited parking regulations
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As expected, the Jefferson County Commission recently adopted an ordinance setting up a process for the establishment of regulated parking areas within the county, each to be…
City council makes headway in manager search
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Guided by Mark Ryan, a senior advisor with the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA), the Monticello City Council recently made some key decisions in its…
FWC is offering license discounts now until Jan. 3
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is currently offering discounts on resident fishing and hunting licenses during the holiday season in response to an executive…
Monticello Police Department kickstarts city’s first K9 Unit
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Monticello Police Department made an important new addition to their law-enforcement team: K-9 Loretta and K-9 Chops! After some research about if…
County gets another extension on $500,000 grant for A-Building restoration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the fourth time in nearly as many years, county officials have asked the Florida Department of State (FDOS) to extend the deadline for the use of…
Put the thanks back in Thanksgiving
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s that wonderful time of the year when the leaves are turning (for some) and the sun is setting way too early. This lets us know the holidays…
County to draw up a capital improvement plan
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission recently approved a contract to engage WSB Engineering to prepare a five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the county, including descriptions, cost estimates,…
Engineers provide updates on road improvement projects
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Motorists traveling the Waukeenah Highway are likely to encounter delays and detours now that resurfacing and widening work has gotten underway. Jack Husband, of Southern Consulting Engineers,…
Pons and Frisby take their oath of office
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It was standing room only at the district office for Jefferson County Schools on Tuesday evening, Nov. 19, as the school board held a swearing-in ceremony for…
Johnston Signature Furnishings opens in Monticello
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Just a short time after Badcock Furniture closed its doors across the nation, Andy Johnston, the owner of the Monticello, Madison and Branford stores, has revived the…
Ben Hoffner promoted to ag agent
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Ben Hoffner is the new Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson. Hoffner grew up in Manatee County, where his family roots go back…