From the first biblical sentence we find that God created the heavens and the earth followed by the chronological order of many things which he calls “good.” Since man was not created…
A different kind of news
I am fascinated by the role of Christian apologetics. “Apologetics” means to give defense or reason for a position. Thus, Christian apologetics seeks to give reason and clarity for Christian positions and…
Warriors tame Trenton Tigers
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Sept. 6, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warrior quarterback Landon LaRosa accounted for 250 yards of offense as the Warriors manhandled the Tigers of Trenton…
Tigers shut out Knights
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County High School Tigers improved their season record on Saturday, Sept. 7, when they traveled to Niceville to face the Knights of Rocky Bayou Christian….
Police respond to shooting
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Police Department (MPD) reports that on Sunday, Sept. 1, at 11:35 p.m., officers, who were in the area of East Washington Street, heard gunshots and…
County gets new Emergency Management director
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Emergency Management has a new director, effective Monday, Aug. 19. She is Kristy Anderson, whose appointment the Jefferson County Commission approved on the previous Thursday evening….
City sets public hearing on proposed budget and millage rate
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent recap of the city’s budget for the coming fiscal year shows a forecast of increased revenues and expenditures, with a slight tax increase in store…
County gets $2.5M from state for road projects
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with the requirements of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the receipt of funds to improve local roads, county officials recently approved two resolutions…
Election dates to keep in mind
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The general election is fast approaching and important dates leading to it are even nearer. Here are a few dates to remember. The book closing and voter…
Drawing smiles, one crayon at a time
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. The Crayon Initiative, a nonprofit organization, is making a difference in the lives of children in hospitals by providing them with free crayons to brighten their days…
Local animal rescue closes its doors
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. An animal rescue in Monticello is closing its doors, and is actively seeking good homes for the animals in its care. Tiffany W. is the owner of…
FRA seeks entries for Americanism Essay Contest
Fleet Reserve Association Contributor Members of FRA (Fleet Reserve Association) Branch 34 invite all students in grades 7 through 12 to participate in the Association’s 2024 Americanism Essay Contest. Participants are invited…
Leaping in and layering on autumn leaves
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The first official day of autumn lands on Sept. 22 this year. That’s the day in our calendar when the sun will be positioned directly over the…
New exhibit at Starling Musings
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Aug. 7, Starling Musings will be showcasing a new art exhibit, featuring the works of local artist Sydney Atkinson. Atkinson is a life-long artist specializing…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Alien: Romulus”
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. Introduction: “Alien: Romulus” was released to American audiences on Friday, Aug. 16, and is the seventh movie in the Alien franchise. The film takes place between “Alien”…
Is your worst fear scary enough to win you money?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Fear is a universal human emotion. No matter where you live, how you were raised, or what you believe in, there exists some dark, looming creature that…
Reams released on bond with conditions
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Former Clerk of Court Kirk Reams, whom a jury found guilty of grand theft on Aug. 27, was released from jail on his own recognizance on Friday,…
Does Jefferson County have a drug issue?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At the start of the summer, The Monticello News issued several public records requests to local law enforcement offices, asking for statistics for the number of drug-related…
Part of Old Lloyd Road to be repaved
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials recently approved a 23-page agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the receipt of funding to resurface a small portion of Old…
Two arrested in marijuana grow bust
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Aug. 29, two Monticello residents were arrested in connection to an illegal marijuana grow located in Jefferson County. Members of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO),…
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