Jehovah’s Witnesses Contributor After a year of pandemic isolation, Florida resident Gary Bagwell emerged to finally enjoy a “luxury” he longed for — a haircut. Sitting in the chair for the first…
Multiple charges spanning three years resolved with two-year prison sentence
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Calvin Dennis Scott of Greenville, Fla., born Feb. 9, 1984, received judgement in three criminal cases on Oct. 9, 2023. Scott had been charged on Dec. 9,…
Dollar General Store set for public hearing
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Almost a year from the day that an application was filed with the city for construction of a Dollar General Store at the corner of Felix and…
Is a solar farm coming to Waukeenah?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Although an application has yet to be filed with the Jefferson County Planning Department, the possibility of a solar farm in the Waukeenah area is causing area…
Collection dates and times for “Operation Christmas Child” announced
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The holiday season is quickly approaching and that means it is almost time to finish filling your “Operation Christmas Child” shoebox. There are a number of locations…
2024 elections already shaping up locally
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the 2024 election still a year out, 18 candidates have already indicated their intention to seek one of 11 local public offices that are coming up…
Woman’s Club welcomes new officers with Thanksgiving feast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Woman’s Club of Monticello installed new officers for 2023-24 at its regular lunch meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Outgoing President Jennifer King welcomed Cecil Barnhart as…
One of many- The Who We Were event of Nov. 2023
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m., dozens of local history enthusiasts headed to the Monticello Courthouse for the quarterly Who We Were event. This is one…
Teacher Spotlight: Sherri DuBose
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The art of teaching is one that is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians…
Aucilla Christian Academy announces First Quarter Honor Roll
K3 – Mrs. Green Dean Ahlers, Kane Assad, Dee Barrs, Rhett Barrs, Elliott Boland, Eli Deas, Blakely Hosford, Austin Jennings, Miloh Mancheron-Barbera, Tara Martin, Emme McKown, Tripp Plaines, Elizabeth Rotheroe, Adrian Roberts,…
Jason Welty appointed as new Jefferson County Clerk of the Court
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County has a new interim Clerk of Court. He is Jason Welty, appointed by the governor late last week and sworn into office by Circuit Judge…
Elections office grants audit triggered by charges against Tyler McNeill
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of State’s Division of Elections is currently conducting an audit of four grants awarded to the Supervisor of Elections Office for Jefferson County during…
Warriors gig Gators – Wins first football playoff in 30 years
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It was something that had not happened since many of the players’ parents were children. It was something that many had said could not be done. But,…
Community Thanksgiving
To-go Thanksgiving available Saturday, Nov. 18 Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rev. Herbert Hollingsworth and the congregation of Bethel A.M.E. Church invite the community to join them for a free Thanksgiving dinner…
City Council holds brief November meeting
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Because the Monticello City Council’s regular meeting day for November fell on Election Day, they held their Nov. 7 session at 5:30 p.m., earlier than usual, and…
Reading volunteers needed Nov. 16
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. According to the Children’s Bureau of Southern California, there are seven benefits to reading to children. These include supported cognitive development, improved language skills, preparation for academic…
Changes are coming to the Jefferson County CERT
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s no secret that our area is susceptible to natural disasters. The chaotic weather of Florida is known to all, with our heavy summer rains, tropical storms,…
Big bend hospice begins construction of new Jefferson County office
Michael A. Eurich Big Bend Hospice, Inc. Big Bend Hospice is proud to announce that our new Jefferson County office is under construction at 615 N. Jefferson St. The office, which has…
Jefferson Arts Gallery hosts its annual holiday show this Saturday
Contributor Each year, Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) hosts a holiday show during the autumn-winter season, in which guests have the opportunity to view holiday-themed pieces that were handcrafted by local artists. This…
ABOUT AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Keep America Beautiful America Recycles Day is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States! Held on and around Nov. 15, America Recycles Day (ARD) educates…