Governor DeSantis immediately suspends Reams from office Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) on Wednesday, Sept. 20, arrested Clerk of Court Kirk Reams and two alleged…
Nutrition assistance boosted in response to Hurricane Idalia Registration window is Sept. 22-28
Submitted by Florida Department of Children and Families Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced that the Department will implement the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). D-SNAP…
School Board approves academic and athletic supplements
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Teachers and other school personnel are set to receive supplemental pay when they take on extra duties like mentoring a beginning teacher, sponsoring a club, coordinating a…
School Board approves final budget of $21.8M
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board held its Final Budget Hearing on Monday, Sept. 11. First the board unanimously approved the millage rate for levying taxes. They set…
Senator Simon gives Idalia relief update at Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Hurricane Idalia bumped the regular luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce one week later than usual, to Tuesday, Sept. 12. Whatever Florida District 3…
Historical home damaged by storm
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Citizens of Monticello are well-acquainted with historical homes, as the general downtown area is full of historically significant buildings that are seemingly aon display for the community…
The chance to “bee” the best!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In coordination with this year’s Farm Tour, GrannyKat’s Apiary and Bee Learning Center is hosting a Beehive Painting Contest! Here’s everything you need to know! There are…
Katrina Richardson speaks at Governor’s Conference on Tourism
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Close to 1,000 tourism industry professionals, advertising agencies, travel experts and state leaders gathered in Orlando on Sept. 6-8 for the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Representing…
ARI offers free public conference “Arrowheads to Aerospace”
Oct. 13-14 at the Monticello Opera House Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s own Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) welcomes the public to its free conference on Friday, Oct. 13, through Saturday,…
September 23, 2023 is National Hunting and Fishing Day
Submitted by U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrated the fourth Saturday of every September, remains one of the most effective grassroots efforts ever undertaken to promote the outdoor…
Newspapers in Education – Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The…
Clerk of Court Kirk Reams arrested
Jefferson County Clerk of Court Kirk Reams was arrested on Wednesday afternoon (Sept 20) on charges of grand theft and fraud. Reams, as confirmed by his attorney, David Collins, is facing charges…
What is the status of Clerk of Court investigation?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The alleged financial misdeeds of Clerk of Court Kirk Reams and the ensuing investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will not lie dormant. The…
Revised special exception ordinance set for public hearing today, Sept. 20
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With weeks remaining until the moratorium on special exceptions expires, the Jefferson County Commission is readying to adopt a newly revised ordinance that is intended to better…
How to appeal a “no” from FEMA
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are in Jefferson County until further notice to help residents get assistance with problems caused by Hurricane Idalia. The…
Ponderings…Leave out the nonsense
I’ve always liked hurricanes (Although, I am mindful of typing those words as Lee reaches Cat. 5 in the Atlantic). Mainly, I like how they return us to our default settings, so…
Fostering for four or more
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those in Monticello who participate in animal rescue, the story of Betty the bulldog is certainly one to warm the heart. Betty is the newest foster…
Have-A-Heart Fall BBQ and Fundraiser event
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Triple R Horse Rescue will be hosting a fall fundraiser, called Have-A-Heart Fall BBQ and Fundraiser, on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This event…
Local Restaurant reaches out in the wake of Idalia
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday evening, Sept. 2, the parking lot of The Social was abuzz with activity as local restaurant owners, Erin and Sam Gonzalez, hosted a hurricane relief…
CCBG gives wildlife center $1,000
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) in Lamont, Fla., received a $1,000 donation this summer from the Capital City Bank Group (CCBG) Foundation. NFWC’s mission is wildlife…