Two teens arrested Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Two 17-year-old Jefferson Somerset students have been arrested in relation to last week’s bomb threats at the school. On Tuesday morning, November 13, Jefferson…
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FDLE Releases New App
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, October 29, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced the launch of a new app released by the law enforcement agency to help citizens stay…
BOMB THREAT
Jefferson Somerset students evacuated According to Florida Statutes, bomb threats and false reports that are intended to mislead, deceive and misinform are classified as felony offenses. As such this is currently an…
Famous Holiday Fruitcakes
Order your cake from the Woman’s Club today Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. What are the holidays without plenty of fruitcakes? From now until Monday, December 10, the Monticello Woman’s Club will…
Medicine collection day a huge success
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Communities Water System (JCWS) held an Operation Medicine Cabinet project on November 3 in the Winn Dixie Plaza. It was a Saturday of collecting for, the…
Judge’s ruling favors Reams
“ The failure to provide an opportunity to be heard for these many months violated the Due Process Clause.” -Federal District Judge Robert Hinkle Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In the…
We’re under a recount
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…
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 –…