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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…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently approved two resolutions that reimpose the special assessments that fund fire protection and solid waste collections, increasing the annual amounts that city and county…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing Inc. City officials are relearning a lesson about the importance of requiring performance bonds and ensuring that these remain current in order to hold contractors and developers accountable…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have not yet definitively decided to keep the millage rate at the current level, which would represent a tax increase, but they are strongly disposed…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. If anyone seemed destined to be in the newspaper business, it would be Emerald Greene, Publisher of the Monticello News and the Jefferson County Journal. Emerald is…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) softball standout, Elizabeth Hightower has decided it’s not quite time to hang up her cleats and glove just yet. Even though her softball…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials recently received the results of a comprehensive analysis by a technology consultant firm on the demographics, opinions, and internal and external salary equity of…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, June 26, while collaborating on an operation with Madison and Bay County deputies, Jefferson County deputies helped to locate and seize contraband from an active…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The law that makes it easier to carry a concealed weapon in the State of Florida went into effect on Saturday, July 1. Among some, there may…