Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A problem is apparently bedeviling the county’s purchasing and accounts payable system, one that came to light because of complaints from vendors who have not been paid…
Focus of county’s legal dispute with entertainment venue shifts to fees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A flurry of motions have been filed of late by the attorneys in the legal battle between the county and the wedding/entertainment venue known as the Homestead…
Who is governing Jefferson County School District?
To the Editor, For the last several years the Jefferson County School District has been in disarray. It leads to the question: Who is governing Jefferson County School District? Is it the…
Rotary expanding Military Tribute Banner Program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rotary International of Monticello is again accepting applications for its Military Tribute Banner Program. Each banner features the photo, name and branch of service for a different…
At the root of it all
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people think of English as one of several Romance languages, a group of languages that emerged from Late Latin in Europe, some of which are Spanish,…
Free art workshop every Wednesday night!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For artists who have a hard time concentrating at home, or who are eager to meet and network with other artists in their area, Starling Musings is…
License-free saltwater fishing day is September 2
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida’s license-free fishing days offer the perfect opportunity for youth and adults to experience one of the South’s favorite pastimes. During these specific days, all recreational anglers,…
Meet Bunji – therapy dog extraordinaire!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For Shannon Schiller, a love of animals has always been a big part of life. Even at a very young age, Shannon reveals that she was always…
ALDI is acquiring Winn-Dixie
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Change is coming for Monticello’s Winn-Dixie grocery store on South Jefferson Street, which was established here in 1977 and underwent a major renovation in November of 2021….
County is asked to explain uncorrected audit deficiencies
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A joint legislative committee charged with maintaining oversight of government operations in Florida is asking county officials to explain reported audit deficiencies that have gone uncorrected for…
Letter to the Editor
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Residents invited to record Lloyd Depot stories Saturday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m. – noon
Submitted by Dave Hodges, President Gulf Wind Chapter National Railway Historical Society, Inc. The Gulf Wind Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, Inc. (NRHS) has embarked on a project to begin…
Meet your neighbor: Jill Lynch
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Jill Lynch, your passionate and friendly neighbor. She is a newer resident of Jefferson County, only having moved here last January. She was originally from southern…
Peeler addresses gossip in new book
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local pastor Nathan Peeler has a new book coming out at the end of August that takes a close look at the damage that the tongue can…
Warriors have successful “Kickoff Classic” preseason game
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team had a victorious outing for their “Kickoff Classic” preseason game on Friday, Aug. 18, when they hosted the Trojans…
Betsy Barfield inducted into Florida 4-H Hall of Fame
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Betsy Barfield, a former Jefferson County commissioner and founder of the annual Dirty Pecan bike event, was recently honored in a ceremony in Gainesville for her contributions…
School district’s transition under federal scrutiny
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Federal authorities are reported to be investigating the manner in which the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) handled a multimillion dollar bid whose purpose was to hire…
Congrats to ECB Publishing, Inc.
This document is from an octogenarian’s personal perspective. I am proud to share of having two home towns – Madison my birth place and Monticello-Jefferson my residence. I have countless family members…
Finding friends at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is truly one of a kind. Throughout its nearly 110 years of operation, it has received countless awards, both nationally and locally. Additionally,…
Is there hope for Luna?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On May 8, 2019, the Monticello News published a story about a dog named Gayle, who was awaiting a forever home at a local animal shelter. Gayle…