Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The underground oil contamination plume on the west side of courthouse circle that geologists have been monitoring for more than a year is beginning to diminish in…
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Two arrested on meth charges
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Feb. 17, an out-of-town man and woman were both arrested on various drug charges after being apprehended by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies. On…
Lawsuit against county and local business still active
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The lawsuit filed by a property owner against the county and a local business remains active and has seen movement in recent weeks. Planning Attorney Scott Shirley,…
Home and Heritage Tour to take place in March
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you ever wanted to learn more about the historic homes, bed and breakfasts, inns and public buildings that helps to preserve the rich heritage and history…
More school bus problems
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Complaints about alleged poor service by the company that provides bus transportation to students in the Jefferson County School District, or more specifically Somerset School, animated a…
Repaving on the way
Pearl Street slated for repaving Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s nowhere near imminent, but one of Monticello’s worst street is set for repaving later this year or early next year at…
Man gets 20-year prison sentence
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A man who last week pleaded no contest to three sex-related charges involving a minor received a sentence that was not as harsh as the state was…
District Champs moving forward to State playoffs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It has been a tough season for the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors varsity basketball team. Despite a 9-11 season record, the Lady Warriors did manage…
Fate of Howard Middle School remains in limbo
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Notwithstanding expressed interest in acquiring the property from two community groups, an actual money offer on the table, and the fact that the district is in dire…
Soul Food tasting kicks off Black History Month at library
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Folks and friends who visited the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 2 were able to partake in a traditional and heart-warming spread of…
Crime Beat
Recent felony arrests Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Antonio Rollison – February 5 On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Kalinowski arrested Antonio Rollison, 26, of Tallahassee, on an active Department…
Love Don’t Lie
Local songwriter’s music featured in movie Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Love Don’t Lie is a world premiere movie coming out on Netflix, this spring. It’s an S.D.T Productions film with actors…
County asked to pay Reams’ $100,000+ legal fees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Attorney David Collins last week presented the Jefferson County Commission with the final invoice for the professional services that his law firm rendered Clerk of Court Kirk…
12 Tigers sign football scholarships
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a momentous occasion during the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 13, as the friends, family, coaches, teachers and fellow students gathered in support of 12 seniors…
Crime Beat
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Edward Sims, Jr. – January 28 On Monday, Jan. 28, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Adamczyk arrested Edward Sims, Jr., 54, of Monticello, on a pre-existing Jefferson County…
Black History Month, the Legacy of the Howard Academy
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. In recognition of Black History Month, the legacy of the Howard Academy, located still on Chestnut Street, will be honored and celebrated on Feb. 16 at the…
Harming a K9: A high price to pay
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The bond between man and dog has existed for hundreds, thousands of years. From the fields to the woods and then to our homes, dogs have worked…
Bike Trail
Commission pulls back temporarily Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission last week blinked, took a step back, and rescinded its vote on the controversial bike trail, in the process…
Softer lighting coming to city streets
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Softer nighttime lighting should be coming to Monticello in the next couple of months. On Tuesday evening, Feb. 5, the Monticello City Council approved a changeout of…
Monticello PAL chapter now open
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County now has a newly formed and accredited chapter of the Police Athletic League (PAL), a national organization whose aims include coaching young people in sports,…
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