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,…
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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…
Clerk of Court trial started Thursday morning
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The trial of suspended Clerk of Court Kirk Reams began at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11. It took the better part of Wednesday for prospective jurors to…
Local artist Penny Hackett paints her life story
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Penny Stiff Hackett is a local artist with a fine arts degree from Norfolk State University in Virginia. She became a member of Jefferson Art Gallery shortly…
Boots VA clinic hopeful
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc The Jefferson County Commission last week adopted a resolution supporting a bill introduced by Florida’s two US senators to rename the Veterans Affairs Health Care Center on…
New award named for long-time hero
Lynette Veit, ECB Publishing, Inc. An even higher honor than receiving an award, is having an award created and named after you. Beginning in 2018, the Florida Intelligence Unit (FIU) will choose,…
Clerk of Court trial set
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The trial of Jefferson County Clerk of Court Kirk Reams is set for next week. Jury selection for the trial is scheduled to begin 9 a.m. Wednesday,…
Free fire detectors
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The American Red Cross ‘sounds the alarm’ by donating free smoke detectors to area fire departments. Hear the Beep! Schedule your FREE smoke alarm installation today! Jefferson…
House Fire
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, INc. A fire on Friday, December 29, destroyed a home leaving a family homeless. Jefferson County Fire Rescue was called to the house fire late Friday evening only…
Jared Jackson receives Walk-On Award
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing. Inc. Florida State University Football Player #87 Jared Jackson is a key contributor on special teams, and continues to make progress as a wide receiver. He appeared in…
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