Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello is a city that is rich in the arts, and many citizens among us harbor incredible talents that often go unnoticed. Among these talented artists is…
“The International Sketch Crawl” exhibit to open at JAG on Oct. 7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With the promise of fall weather in the air luring us to be more out and about, the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) is opening an exhibit on…
Author unveils book about local church’s history
Contributor A new book, The Story of a Pioneer Baptist Church on Mission: 1831-2023, was recently completed and made available for the community by Linda Gramling Demott. and Donald S. Hepburn. The…
ACA Volleyball honors seniors
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Varsity Volleyball team at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) is about halfway through their season, with nine wins offsetting five losses so far. Just before the opening…
National Coffee Day: Have a latte on your mind?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Coffee, coffee, coffee. While some people may not appreciate the smooth, slightly acidic and rich flavors of the infamous roasted coffee bean, it cannot be denied that…
Culp flees into hiding
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Updated at 11:04 a.m. Warren “Charles” Culp, Jr. – who on Sept. 19 was arrested and then charged with eight counts of grand theft and scheming…
Interim Clerk of Court appointed
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Sept. 21, J.C O’Steen was appointed Interim Clerk of Court for Jefferson County, following Kirk Reams’ arrest on Wed, Sept. 20, on charges of fraud…
Shrimp growing facility not coming to industrial park
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. NaturalShrimp, a Texas-based aqua-tech company that in 2021 announced plans to locate a facility here, will not be coming as of now. On Thursday, Sept. 7, the…
JCI K-9 places in regional Manhunt Trials
Submitted by Florida Department of Corrections The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) celebrates the top placement of six FDC K-9 teams at the Southeastern State Manhunt Field Trials, an event hosted Sept….
City may increase utility rates for out-of-town customers
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Coming up before the Monticello City Council at its next meeting in October may be a proposal to increase the rates for utility users outside the city…
Cyclist killed on Wacissa Springs Rd.
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, September 22, just before 7 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a traffic collision on Wacissa Springs Rd., in Jefferson County. A pickup truck…
Open Hearts UMC repairs Eagles Nest ramp
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local scout troops have been meeting since 1996 at the Eagles Nest, a building on the South Water Street property owned by American Legion Post 49. Over…
Nobody wants to die
My friend, BT, passed away from cancer this week. I will always remember her smile and carry it with me in my remembrance of her. Having experienced cancer in loved ones and…
ACA tames Graceville Tigers
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors chalked up their third consecutive shut-out on Friday, Sept. 22, when they traveled to Graceville to play the Tigers of Graceville…
Tigers defeated by Bears
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County K-12 quest for their first win of the season came up short on Friday, Sept. 22, when they were defeated by the Dixie County…
$3,800 kennels donated to local Animal Control
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last month, a standard four bay kennel was delivered to the Jefferson County Animal Control facility. This incredible new addition was provided through generous donations collected and…
October Chamber luncheon to feature Second Harvest
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will take place at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at First Methodist Church Family Ministry Center…
Post-hurricane assistance available for businesses
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Small business owners might be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA is helping small businesses and households that suffered damage…
Interim Clerk of Court appointed
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. J.C. O’Steen has just been appointed Interim Clerk of Court, following the arrest of former Jefferson County Clerk, Kirk Reams, who was arrested Wednesday on allegations of…