Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. About a dozen observers -including three attorneys – crowded the Jefferson County Elections Office on Monday, Nov. 12, to monitor local election officials as the latter conducted…
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Community Thanksgiving Service Nov. 18
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. New Hope Church of God will host the annual Community Thanksgiving Service at 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, at the church location, 415 East Palmer Mill…
Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Otto Walker Post 49 will host its annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade on Monday, November 12, beginning at 8 a.m. for breakfast and 11…
Local Election Results
8:45 p.m. UPDATE: Final (unofficial) results with 16 out of 16 precincts reporting. Here are the current standings for Jefferson County’s local elections. Sheriff Mac McNeill – 3,349 William “Bill” Massey -…
Gillum crusades North Florida, visits Monticello
* Exclusive interview * Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. As part of a sweep through North Florida to rally rural voters, on Monday, Nov. 5, at roughly 6 p.m., gubernatorial candidate, Mayor…
Proposal to rename jail in honor of Sheriff Hobbs
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposal is afoot to rename the Jefferson County Jail after the late Sheriff David Hobbs. Sheriff Mac McNeill broached the idea to the Jefferson County Commission…
First Baptist Church is a collection site for Operation Christmas Child gifts
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. First Baptist Church Monticello will open its doors this year to collect Operation Christmas Child gifts for children in need, beginning on Nov. 12. This Jefferson County…
FLU SHOTS
Vaccinations are the best protection against flu John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Flu season has reared its ugly face in the United States as the death of an unvaccinated Florida child has…
Monticello man wins $500,000 in lottery
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A 21-year-old Monticello Man named John Devane won big time after turning a $5 scratch off lottery ticket into a $500,000 winning prize. On Wednesday, October 31,…
Johnston’s mobile kitchen plays role in hurricane recovery relief efforts
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Even though Hurricane Michael largely spared Jefferson County several weeks ago, one local business is still heavily engaged in the post-hurricane recovery effort. That business is Johnston’s…
A&B Produce Farm: Laying a foundation for the future
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The A&B Produce Farm was just one of several farms to visit during the 11th annual two-day Farm Tour scattered across the Florida Panhandle, sponsored this year…
Free medicine collection day
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Got a bunch of expired, unused or unneeded medications lying about the house or in the medicine cabinet? Here’s a chance to dispose of these unwanted items…
Good Eatin’ BBQ Fest this weekend
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Who doesn’t love BBQ? On Saturday, November 3, the 4th Annual Jefferson County BBQ Festival will be held, with the focus – as the name suggests –…
Hurricane Heroes: 4-H Teen Council
Four teens clean up in Panama City after Hurricane Michael Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, October 20, four members of the Jefferson 4-H Teen Council put on their work gloves…
FMB Honors Employee Excellence
Story Submitted FMB, the premier community bank in the North Florida/South Georgia region, has announced its prestigious Employee Excellence Awards for 2018. During the company’s Annual Awards, three employees were recognized for…
11th annual Farm Tour rescheduled for this weekend
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re looking for something fun and natural to do on the weekend, the 11th annual farm tour has been rescheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, Oct….
Commissioner Putnam reminds consumers to research charities before donating
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam reminds Floridians to research charitable organizations prior to contributing. Often in the wake of disasters, such as Hurricane Michael, fraudulent charities are created to take advantage…
Kirk Reams scores small court victory
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Suspended Jefferson County Clerk of Court Kirk Reams was handed a court victory last week, although his attorney is not yet celebrating. “I’m waiting for the written…
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