The recent election had many irregularities. Since Biden was elected, we have clearly seen the face of Marxism. In the 2 years of his presidency so far, 70% of people do not…
Congrats Jingle Run winners!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On the cool, Saturday morning of Dec. 10, individuals of all ages lined up in their most festive running outfits for the first Monticello News Jingle Run!…
Historical essay contest sponsored by Keystone Federated Republican Women Deadline to submit is February
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All middle and high school students who are schooled in Jefferson County are eligible to enter an essay contest sponsored by the Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW)….
Sarah Tharpe shares message on contagious joy at January prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday morning, Jan. 5, the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. Gary Wright, who first established the monthly, interdenominational event in…
Big Bend Traffic Advisory: Lane closures on Hwy. 27 at Aucilla River bridge
The Florida Department of Transportation reports that motorists in Jefferson County may encounter intermittent lane closures on Friday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for routine bridge maintenance where S.R…
JCS and Head Start close gap in services
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Young children who receive services through the local Capital Area Community Action Agency/Head Start program (Community Action) should experience more continuity of support when they begin to…
New fence regulations called excessive
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council has now approved a set of three ordinances that were long in the drafting and that aim to bring clarity, uniformity and consistency…
Carrie White Boone Assembly appreciates bus drivers
Mary Madison Contributor Far too often in our busy lives and schedules, we fail to show awareness to many essential workers who perform duties that have enriched the lives of those they…
From the superintendent’s desk
Dear Friends, We are halfway through our first year of regained local control of Jefferson County Schools. Has it been challenging? Yes. Do I continue to learn each day? Of course. Have…
Coming full circle with CB Family Farms
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For Josie and Cole Bridges, farming has always been a part of life. As they both came from farming family backgrounds, it seemed only natural for this…
New Year, Old News: A look at watermelons in local history
Rebekah Sheats Contributor January always brings a fresh start—a fresh, new year and usually some new resolutions to go with it. Historically, January has been a month devoted to looking back over…
U.S. Postal Rates Increase Again
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In what is becoming almost an annual announcement, the U.S. Postal Service has filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to change First Class Mail…
BEWARE OF SCAMS
Jury scams Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s a beautiful winter day. You’re at the grocery store, shopping with your kids, and you hear the twinkling chime of your cell ringtone: you’ve…
Is the DOT Turning Monticello into a self-inflicted speed trap?
A speed trap is a road that has the speed limit set below the safe speed of the road. Local politicians without integrity literally capitalize on this by using law enforcement to…
Last call for coat donations!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This weekend, the United Force of Jefferson County will be holding their Second Annual Free Coat Giveaway, and it’s not too late to donate to this great…
Capital City Bank says a fond farewell to employee of 42 years
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Dec. 29, associates of Capital City Bank hosted a farewell party in honor of Geri Ann Driggers, who is retiring after a long and enjoyable…
A candle of peace
On the second Sunday of the Advent season, the candle of peace flickered in sanctuaries across this great nation. As a couple from our congregation read the meaning of peace and the…
Jefferson K-12 announces 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Kindergarten All A’s: Adams, A’keil; Agner, Kaylee; Alexander, Ron’trez; Arnold, Mason; Barahona Cruz, Ashley; Barron Nogal, Alan; Becker, Drew; Bello Urbina, Engie; Brockman, Jermaine; Burse, Mikhyri; Chapman, Cambria; Coleman, Kane; Crawford, Connor;…
Fire and landfill assessments to rise
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Long aware that the fire and landfill assessments have been falling short of their intended purposes of making the fire and solid waste departments self-sustaining operations, county…
Jefferson Library is distribution site during emergencies
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R. J. Bailar Public Library will continue to serve as the county’s point of distribution (POD) site during natural or manmade emergencies, per a…