Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing Inc. All’s well that ends well. This is the case with the 160-acre parcel of old-growth cypress swamp near Sneads Smokehouse Lake on the Aucilla River that was…
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Jefferson-Somerset announces new gifted program in elementary school
Submitted by Kathy Belcher January 2018 was an exciting landmark month as Jefferson-Somerset assessed and identified kindergarteners and first graders to participate in the Gifted Program. Now that students are identified, teachers…
Crews digging for oil around courthouse circle
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. If you noticed the crews and rigs that were partially blocking the courthouse circle last week and drilling in the area, it wasn’t petroleum that they were…
Reckless driver arrested
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Reckless driving was merely the most obvious of the various violations that got a young South Florida man arrested recently when he was driving through Jefferson County….
Local US Marine Killed in 1983 Beirut Barracks Attack Honored
The Jefferson County Commission recently passed a proclamation honoring USMC Lance Corporal Clemon “Clyde” Alexander, one of 241 U.S. military personnel killed in 1983 when the U.S. Marine Corps Barracks was bombed…
Florida interstates among the most dangerous
Mickey Starling, ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida has some of the busiest interstates in the country, which increases the need for caution while traveling. According to a recent study by EverQuote, you should…
Alaska earthquake affects Florida wells
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. What happens in Alaska doesn’t necessarily stay in Alaska, or at least not when it involves an earthquake and seismic waves. News outlets reported last week that…
Camellia Show Planned for Saturday, February 3, 2018 Free to the Public
Monticello Garden Club and Jefferson County Historical Association will hold their third Camellia Show on Saturday, February 3 at the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church. This show has been held…
Why is Reams not being reinstated?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The matter of Clerk of Court Kirk Reams’ non-reinstatement to office following his acquittal by a jury is raising questions among some local residents. Paul Henry, a…
Person-of-interest sought in multiple burglaries
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Police Department (MPD) is asking for the public’s help in the identification of a person possibly involved in a series of recent burglaries and break-ins…
A-Building’s costs skyrocket
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. An architect’s lengthy oral report to the Jefferson County Commission recently on the status of the historic A-Building’s restoration costs made for some jaw-dropping numbers. Bill Douglas,…
Sheriff appointed 911 coordinator
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Sheriff Mac McNeill is now officially the 911 coordinator, in keeping with the state’s requirement as stipulated in the State 911 Plan. The Jefferson County Commission approved…
FLU SEASON may be peaking
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The flu season appears to be peaking, if the latest report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is any indication; but don’t count on…
Woman sentenced to two years
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A 27-year-old local woman charged with battery was sentenced to prison early last week. Ciara Yvette Lee, of Monticello, plead no contest to aggravated battery with a…
New mayor named
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has a new mayor and vice mayor. The first is Councilman John Jones, now Mayor John Jones; and the second is Councilman George Evans, now Vice…
Victim identified in fatal shooting
LAZARO ALEMAN, ECB Publishing The Monticello Police Department (MPD) on Tuesday afternoon identified the victim in Monday’s night fatal shooting in the city. He is 42-year-old Monticello resident Antreval Green, whose body…
Jury finds Kirk Reams not guilty
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing The state last week failed to make its case against Clerk of Court Kirk Reams, whom a six-member jury exonerated of the charge of petit theft. Following a…
Fatal shooting
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing Local and state law-enforcement agencies are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the city late Monday night, Jan. 15. Monticello Police Department (MPD) Chief Fred Mosley reports…
United Way campaign begins
Lynette Veit, ECB Publishing, Inc. Audrey Smith of the United Way of the Big Bend (Jefferson, Madison and Taylor counties) visited the Monticello Rotary Club to talk about the United Way and…
Florida Rings In 2018 Session
Laz Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. With the 2018 legislative session underway as of Tuesday, Jan. 9, Florida lawmakers have a herculean task ahead in the next 60 days, involving the approval of…
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