Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) sponsors an essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. The annual FRA…
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Priscilla the mastodon returns to Monticello
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. About 15,000 years ago, a mastodon now named “Priscilla” lived and foraged on cypress foliage around a series of sinkholes not far from modern-day Lamont, where the…
Gas prices top $4, a first since Great Recession
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the first time since the Great Recession of 2008, fuel prices topped $4 per gallon at the pump last week. Experts cite the convergence of geopolitical…
Sam Madison Jr. joins Miami Dolphins coaching staff
Mary Madison Contributor Dorothy’s line from The Wizard of Oz – “There’s no place like home” – perfectly expresses the excitement of the family, friends and fans of Sam Madison, Jr. For…
SOFTBALL:LEARN IT! LIVE IT! LOVE IT!
Former Lady Warrior having a tremendous season at Troy University Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc Former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) softball star, Kelly Horne is having a career season so far…
Dirty Pecan 2022 coming March 5!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those experienced bicyclists who love a good nature trail, Dirty Pecan Gravel Ride is probably a familiar phrase that yields much excitement. For those outside of…
Excavator catches fire at new Dollar General site
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A CAT 325 Excavator caught fire at the construction site for the new Dollar General store, at the intersection of Lake Road and Highway 19 North, on…
School district hit with six audit findings
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. School Superintendent Eydie Tricquet last week shared with the school board the findings of an operational audit conducted by the State of Florida Auditor General Office (AG)…
Reams asked to surrender P-Card
County Commissioners tighten P-Card rules Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Following a recent lengthy discussion over purchasing cards (P-Cards), officials approved implementation of several actions to correct the problems that have surfaced…
Carillo wins county spelling bee
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With the winning word “professional,” fourth grade Jefferson Somerset student Reign Carillo navigated four syllables, two schwa vowel sounds, double letters in the middle and a tricky…
Sweet treats at your local library
In light of the season of love, the Jefferson County Public Library will be hosting a Hot Cocoa Bar on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in their conference…
Local control starts NOW! Jefferson County School District released from financial oversight
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School District was released from emergency financial oversight by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) on Wednesday, Feb. 9, effective immediately, per a memo…
BREAKING NEWS: Jefferson County School District is released from financial oversight!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County School District Superintendent Eydie Tricquet was greeted with hugs and flowers when she arrived back at the Jefferson County School District Office on Wednesday morning,…
Aucilla Christian Academy mourns loss of senior
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy mourns loss of senior There is an old adage that states, “There is nothing so tragic to one who is old as the death…
Lady Warriors take league title
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Jan. 29, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) took the Florida Christian Athletic League title at the league tournament in Jacksonville. The Lady Warriors began the tournament…
Problems continue at Wacissa River
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Given the continuing problems at the county’s recreational facilities, especially the Wacissa River Park, officials are continuing their effort to bring the situation under control by putting…
Health Department shines light on county’s social and behavioral health
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Addressing the social and behavioral health of local residents is one of the areas that the Jefferson County Health Department is working to improve, says Administrator Kim…
School district pushes for control of schools
School district responds to education commissioner Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If the Jefferson County School District (JCSD) gets its wish list, as enumerated in its two-page response to Education Commissioner Richard…
Valentine’s Poetry Contest is NOW OPEN!!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. “At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet.”— Plato February is the season of love, and with love comes great creativity! Here at The Monticello News,…
P-cards scrutiny continues
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. One thing about the ongoing purchasing card (p-card) controversy is that citizens are getting an education on the issue. Last week, the Jefferson County Commission considered a…