So far this year, our county commission has given $4,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, which has an annual budget of nearly $200,000. At the November 17 meeting, it will give $1,500…
God, Guns, Babies, Borders
Thank you to all the candidates who dedicated a generous portion of their time and resources to running positive and congenial campaigns. I commend them for their community spirit and for the…
Lions Club Wagon Raffle is on!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This year, the Jefferson County Lions Club will be holding its popular Wagon Raffle! For those who are unfamiliar with the raffle, the Lions Club collects a…
Thomas Johnathon Griffin
With grief we inform you that Thomas Johnathon Griffin has passed away on Nov. 18, 2022. Born May 12, 1961. Passed at the age of 61. The loving son of Ruby and…
Lesa Ann Buzbee Henderson
Lesa Ann Buzbee Henderson, 61, passed away on November 26, 2022, at her home in Lloyd, Fla. Born and raised in Waukeenah, Fla., to Melvin and Betty Buzbee, she remained a lifelong resident…
Art Enchanted at Christmas around the World!
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. For most of her life, artist Heather Ainsley has had an affinity for the arts. Although she loved to doodle and color as a young child,…
Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell RUN!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who have an excess of cheerful energy that is just bursting to break forth in a myriad of merriment, mark your calendars for the 2022…
Monticello’s youngest entrepreneurs
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Nov. 26, despite the dreary, wet weather, downtown Monticello came alive with shoppers and merchants in celebration of Small Business Saturday and Young Entrepreneur’s Day!…
My hero, my father
Paula Cooksey Contributor Captain America vs. Hulk vs. Thor debates in recent times involve a lot of fictional characters, but for many, our heroes may be parents, teachers or mentors of a…
City police make gains
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials are set to approve a measure that will reduce the percentage of the contributions that police make to their pension funds, yet another of the…
Two fires in town
Car fire Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday morning, Nov. 18, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a vehicle that was parked in front of The First Bank caught on fire. Jefferson County…
James Lee Andrews
James Lee Andrews was born on Nov. 18, 1951 in Monticello, Fla., to the late Joe and Sally Andrews. On Nov. 19, 2022 James was called home by the Master and now…
Chamber and Tourism Update
As the Director of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, and the Jefferson County Tourist Development Council (TDC), I have been asked to periodically write a column giving an update on our…
Kiwanis hosts Farm-City Week celebration
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Kiwanis Club of Monticello gave tribute to farmers at their weekly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16. In recognition of Farm-City Week, the luncheon’s invited guests included…
Ernestine Ford Raines
Ernestine Ford Raines, 74, of Monticello passed on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, at Memorial M.B. Church, with burial in Elizabeth-Dills Cemetery. Viewing-visitation…
Karen Roberta Jones Timms
Karen Roberta Jones Timms, age 62, retired Nurse from Cross Landings, passed away Nov. 12, 2022, in Monticello, Fla. Graveside services will be Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at 2 p.m., at Oakfield…
Harry James Parker
Harry James Parker, 70, of Wacissa, passed on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at BethPage M.B. Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Viewing is 4-6 p.m….
County Attorney responds to Clerk’s alleged misrepresentations
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Not so, says County Attorney Heather Encinosa in response to Clerk of Court Kirk Reams’ recent representations in the newspaper that he and his office were never…
Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell RUN!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who have an excess of cheerful energy that is just bursting to break forth in a myriad of merriment, mark your calendars for the 2022…
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, Nov. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Any and all who are near Monticello on Thanksgiving Day are invited to partake of the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, provided…