Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Rapid Response Team and K-9 Team from Jefferson Correctional Institution (JCI) were joined by members of the Monticello Police Department (MPD) and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office…
Pair of Warriors sign letters
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. During a special signing ceremony at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) of Thursday, April 4, a pair of student athletes signed on the dotted line to continue their…
Another forecast calls for extreme hurricane season
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It bears repeating that all indications are that the coming Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins June 1, is shaping up to be doozy. The latest outlook,…
State steps up penalties for retail theft and porch piracy
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Individuals who commit retail theft, porch piracy or incite looting via social media will face stiffer penalties, per a bill that the governor recently signed into law….
Court reaffirms decision to deny attorneys’ fees to wedding venue
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In response to a motion by the owners/operators of a wedding/entertainment venue asking the court to clarify its earlier order denying them attorneys’ fees and revisit aspects…
Meet your neighbor: Macie Clifton
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Macie Clifton! Clifton has lived in Jefferson County for a little over a year. She was originally born in New Mexico, but considers her childhood home…
Monticello’s Second Saturday – a blast from the past
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The April 13 celebration of Monticello’s Second Saturday was certainly one for the books, with a special ’80s theme. Residents and visitors were encouraged to get dressed…
Guide now available for fallen war hero grave locations in Jefferson County
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is to home to many military veterans and families with members who serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces. Several cemeteries in…
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL DAY
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. Administrative Professionals’ Day falls on Wednesday, April 24, this year. The holiday has been known by a few other names, such as Secretaries Day or Admin Day,…
Spruce up your home this spring!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The beauty and freshness of spring is hard to ignore. The flowers are blooming, the vegetable gardens are planted, the sun is shining and everything around has…
Restoring the one who has hit rock bottom
Everybody knew. The woman had been married five times. To add to her scandalous reputation, the man she was now living with wasn’t her husband. Her neighbors wanted nothing to do with…
Going squirrely
It happened last Sunday in our Sunday School Class. One moment we are talking about God’s comfort in times of trouble and our responsibility to share that comfort with others. The next…
Joe Reams tells the good news of agape
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. First Baptist Church of Lloyd hosted the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, April 4. During the hour-long gathering, Pastor Jered Day welcomed everyone to his church,…
Senior Center suffers extensive flood damage
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The severe storm on April 10 and 11 brought significant flooding in the Jefferson County area, which blocked roads and damaged several buildings. The local Jefferson Senior…
Department of Health issues rabies alert
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County branch of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) has issued a rabies alert for our area. On April 12, a confirmed case of rabies…
It’s a crime to steal campaign signs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. With the election season beginning and more candidates entering political races, folks are reminded that it is against the law to steal, vandalize or otherwise deface campaign…
County funds wildlife center improvements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) will receive a small portion of the funds that the county collects annually from its tourist development tax thanks to a…
Life Enrichment news from Brynwood
Tiwana Miller Brynwood Life Enrichment Director Residents of Brynwood Health & Rehabilitation Center recently enjoyed a week of pampering, with staff going above and beyond for our residents. Residents enjoyed getting their…
Insurance agent speaks at April Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Insurance Agent Ryan Pavlik spoke at the April 2 luncheon for members of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. He focused on types of insurance that business…