Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A young girl named Melba in the 1970s sat in front of her home’s television set, staring up at the screen as game contestants from around the…
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Vet makes case for PTSD treatment
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the issues brought to the attention of the two legislators at the recent Jefferson County legislative delegation hearing was one that concerns veterans and that…
Wheels on display at Lions Club Car Show
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The second annual Lions Club Car Show, hosted by the Jefferson County Lions Club, was quite the success with 68 entrants proudly showing off their hot rods,…
Ghoul’s Night Out Halloween fun
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. While there are plenty of Halloween festivities planned this year for kids and adults alike, trick-or-treaters will need to cross off the annual downtown trick-or-treating amongst merchant…
Former Monticello News editor passes away
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Dorothy “Dottie” Miller – a reporter and editor at the Monticello News in the 1980s and a colorful character in her own right – passed away on…
Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade to be held on Nov. 11
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Otto Walker Post 49 will host its annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. for breakfast and 11…
The peanut butter challenge begins again!
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s that time of the year again! You may have spotted the cardboard donation boxes around town, as several locations have been designated as official collection sites…
Want to talk with NextEra face to face? Book your appointment now
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A representative of NextEra/Gulf Power has asked the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce to set up meetings between a company spokesperson and citizens interested in learning more…
Let your voice be heard
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Residents interested in learning more about the toll road that is slated to cross Jefferson County or voicing their opinions on the project will get two opportunities…
Breast Cancer Awareness
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and although it is a good time for women everywhere to become aware of this potentially devastating disease, men should…
Wear purple, be a voice: take a stance against domestic violence this month
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Do you know what domestic violence looks like? According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the crime is considered to be a willful act of physical…
A ghostly undertaking at the public library
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Kids in costume crowded around a table in the community room at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 5, while “mad scientist”…
Recreational upgrades sought
Ike Anderson Bike Trail Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials – on Tuesday evening, Oct. 1 – gave engineer Joshua Baxley, of Dewberry Engineering, the go-ahead to apply for a $50,000…
Last hurdle of approval
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The indoor gun range that gunsmith Mike Robinson wants to establish on South Water Street recently passed the second of three hurdles toward its expected approval. The…
North Florida College representatives speak to Chamber members
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Judy Lundell, director of the North Florida College Foundation (NFCF), was a guest speaker for the October meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. She was…
Bike trail bites the dust
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Opponents of the multi-use (bike) trail from U.S. 90 to the Georgia state line dealt the project a deathblow last week. By a 3-2 vote on Thursday…
Deficiencies in county’s finances
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Some eight months after the county received its belated financial audit report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016/17, the FY 2017/18 audit should soon be getting underway, presenting…
Chase suspects wanted
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A routine patrol by a Monticello Police Department (MPD) officer resulted in a chase within the city limits of Monticello that ultimately led to no arrests but…
KEEP FIGHTING
Legislators remind citizens that nothing is final until toll road pavement is poured Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The toll road that state lawmakers approved in the last session to cross Jefferson…
Boo-tacular ghost tours are back
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Ghost tours and magical shows are returning to Monticello and Roseland Cemetery, courtesy of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Executive Director Katrina Richardson confirmed last…
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