Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. ECB Publishing, Inc., Greene Publishing, Inc. and Riverbend News were recently notified of scams related to their Wild Adventures tickets giveaways. The newspapers post new giveaways every…
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Rowdy behavior at rec park causes rule changes
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’ve noticed an increased presence of law-enforcement at the recreation park on Mamie Scott Drive for certain activities, and a greater overall enforcement of the park…
Library gets $510,000 grant for math literacy
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Literacy Alliance – a partnership of the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library and the Florida Institute of Education at the University of North…
Watermelon Festival events for June 7-9
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Watermelon Festival royalty were crowned last weekend, and the line-up of festival events continues from Friday, June 7, through Saturday, June 15, organized by the Monticello-Jefferson County…
Amy McDaniel officially named director of Chamber of Commerce
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Amy McDaniel as its new Executive Director. She succeeds Theresa Sterling, who served in the role…
Commission holds third in series of budget workshops Next workshop is Thursday morning, June 6
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission held the third of a series of budget workshops on Thursday morning, May 2, the session’s focus on the extension services office, county…
Waukeenah Highway set for resurfacing and widening
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The long-overdue resurfacing and widening of a part of the Waukeenah Highway is finally about to take place. The Jefferson County Commission awarded the contract for the…
Boutique store break-in suspect identified
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Police Department (MPD) identified the suspect of the burglary alarm last weekend as Stanley Reed and have asked citizens for information as to his whereabouts….
Farm Bureau announces 2024 CARES awards
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Farm Bureau recently recognized this year’s recipients of This Farm CARES awards in 16 counties inside the Suwannee River Basin. The regional celebration drew more…
Interim clerk continues upgrading office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with his promise when first appointed to the clerk’s office to make the operation more transparent, efficient and service-friendly, interim Clerk of Court Jason Welty…
County updates dangerous dog ordinance (Dog-biting incident here draws attention from far away)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Dangerous dogs were a hot topic of discussion at a recent commission meeting, largely due to revisions to the dangerous dog ordinance, but also because of a…
Boutique store break-in last weekend
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Police Department (MPD) opened an investigation after responding to a burglary alarm at a local boutique in downtown Monticello last weekend. MPD officers responded to…
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…
Free course offered on emergency sheltering of small animals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Emergency Management (EM) is partnering with the Florida State Animal Response Coalition to provide a free course called “Small Animal Emergency and Disaster Sheltering Course…
Hurricane season tax holiday planned
News Service of Florida Contributor Retailers hope Floridians will heed multiple forecasts that the upcoming hurricane season will be more active than normal. With the start of a 14-day sales tax “holiday”…
Taylor Searcy charged in death of Stephen Walker
Laura Young and Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At a first appearance proceeding at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, in the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Wakulla County, Judge Brian D….
City manager’s performance twice questioned
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two times in recent weeks, the issue of City Manager Seth Lawless’ performance has come up at Monticello City Council meetings without the topic receiving a full…
Former Jefferson Major inducted into Florida Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Retired Maj. Mike Joyner was posthumously inducted into the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) Florida Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame (FLEOHOF) last weekend. Joyner was…
Duke Energy adds $70K to the support for senior center repairs
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A severe storm in early April flooded all but one room of the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC), causing Category 3 water damage that forced it to…
City clerk resigns office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Come May 30, Monticello will be without a city clerk/treasurer. James Griffin, the current city clerk/treasurer, who was elected to the office last November, has submitted his…