Riley Smith saddles up in October John Willoughby, ECB Publishing, Inc. Riley Smith, a freshman at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA), is set to compete in the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) World…
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4-H State Champs
Emerald G. Parsons, ECB Publishing, Inc. Two local students from the local Jefferson County 4-H Club have earned fame and glory for themselves and for our hometown 4-H clubs. Sarah Crandall and…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Article Submitted Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 251 and its Auxiliary Unit are once again adamant about bringing information to everyone about suicide among military veterans. 22 veterans, and one active-duty…
Blood Drive Sept. 8
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post 49 will host a Blood Drive on Saturday, September 8, in the Winn Dixie Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Just look for…
Adopt a Senior Sweetheart
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Humane Society Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center houses lots and lots of cats, dogs and sometimes pigs, rabbits and even horses. Most all the…
Governor Scott visits Monticello
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. About 80 or so people gathered recently at the Grand Oaks Plantation off the Boston Highway to show support for Gov. Rick Scott in his bid for…
Razor Performance Riders train in Monticello
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Razor Performance Riding is dedicated to the international development of enhancing people’s knowledge in motorcycle maneuvering and traffic safety by introducing advanced riding techniques. Its students focus…
County votes No
Adult Day Care facilities not allowed in residential areas Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Following a brief public hearing on Thursday, Aug. 16, county officials decided not to amend the Land Development…
Massey, McNeill win in Sheriff’s race (Gillum, DeSantis, Scott prevail statewide)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Statewide, the big story on Tuesday night was the upset victory of Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum as the Democratic nominee for Governor. Not as surprising, although still…
A-Building becoming ka-ching building
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The historic A-Building is seemingly turning into a ka-ching building in the estimation of some county officials. With nearly $4 million already expended on the renovation, unforeseen…
Is the School Board unethical?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board and some of its board members recently became the object of observation when a letter, sent by a citizen to the Florida…
Growing Wild at The Arts this Saturday
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts will host the Opening Reception of “Growing Wild”, a Profusion of Wildflowers by Anne Hempel from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1 in…
Teacher shares what she learned while teaching in China
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. School Teacher Wanda Ross shares her summer educational tour and exciting experiences in China with her students, and with the Jefferson County community. Ross taught seventh and…
Stunning donation
Law enforcement receives tasers Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The networking of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has again paid off for residents of Jefferson County as well as the City of…
Man arrested for child porn transmission
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Between April and June of this year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reported three cybertips regarding an internet user who was uploading child…
Life sentence for sexual battery
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. A Duval County man, who was recently convicted of sexual battery on a child by a local jury, received a life sentence on Monday, Aug. 13. Norman…
Nothing More Important
Jefferson Somerset’s campus safety evaluated Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, August 17, the Florida Department of Education’s Director of Safe Schools Damien Kelly visited Jefferson County on his tour through…
Train encloses Lloyd Acres citizens
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials say they are exploring a possible alternative route that would allow Lloyd Acres residents to enter and leave their neighborhood in the event that a…
Putting victory at the U.S. Amateur Championship
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy twelfth grader Megan Schofill continues distinguishing herself in the sport of golf and garnering honors, most recently in the U.S. Amateur. Megan in fact…
The hunt is on
Florida’s Statewide Alligator Harvest began this week Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Story Submitted Florida’s statewide alligator harvest, nationally and internationally recognized as a model program for the sustainable use of…
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