Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. During the morning of Tuesday, March 10, several different Jefferson County fire departments were called to the scene of an active house fire on Mays Road. The…
Kangaroo Joey visits the chamber luncheon
Conservationist speaks to chamber members in Lamont center Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce members were treated to a unique presentation at their monthly luncheon and meeting on…
Floyd “Edward” Register
Floyd “Edward” Register passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the age of 79. He was born in Graceville, Fla. on October 30, 1940. He later resided in Madison, Fla. for 29…
Woman’s Club fundraises for clubhouse repairs
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Throughout the year, the Monticello Woman’s Club supports the Jefferson County community through fundraising for local non-profits, supporting organizations that give-back to local citizens, promoting youth literacy…
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Guest readers celebrate the author’s birthday through reading to school children Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Theodor Seuss Geisel (otherwise known as Dr. Seuss) wrote more than 60 books during his lifetime…
Healthcare Heros – Ashlyn Morris
Ashlyn Morris was born in Tallahassee and raised in Greenville (Madison County). She has always enjoyed taking care of people and listening to their stories. “Helping and just being there for and…
Get the Facts About Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
With new COVID-19 cases being diagnosed every day in Florida and the United States, it can be alarming for all of us, even for those who are in the medical field. It…
2019 Agriculture and Natural Resources Review
The purpose of the UF/IFAS Jefferson County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Program is to provide educational programs, assistance and opportunities to producers, homeowners and stakeholders related to sustainable agriculture practices in…
Armed burglary
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Solomon Lodge #6, located on Henry Street in Monticello, suffered damages to the building after a suspect broke into the Masonic Lodge on Thursday, March 5. According…
City enters 2nd phase of $2.5M solar project
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Barely two months after the City of Monticello submitted a lengthy plan to the state for the conversion of the wastewater treatment plant on Mamie Scott Drive…
Gas prices could drop below $2 this week
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Floridians can expect gasoline prices to dip below $2 per gallon in some areas of the state this week, another byproduct of the coronavirus concern, according to…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Happy Birthday, Mom My mother has always been one of the most Christian, caring, sweetest and generous women that I know. And I am pretty confident in saying that other people that…
William Charles Duffack
William Charles Duffack passed away February 26, 2020, in Tallahassee, Fla. Duff, affectionately known as “the Colonel,” was born March 5, 1932, in Omaha, Neb., the third of William and Fern Duffack’s…
Diamonds and Denim family dance offered a wonderful time for all
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. What a night! The Diamonds and Denim family dance held at the Teen Center was wonderful, with young locals attending with their parents and guardians. The evening…
CRIME BEAT: Recent felony arrests
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Patrick Lomprez – February 15 Patrick Henry Joseph Lomprez, Jr., of Monticello, was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 15 on several assault-related charges. According to the report issued…
Students planning for their future with a career day at Jefferson Somerset
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Middle and high school students at Jefferson Somerset were visited by several guest speakers on Thursday, Feb. 27. The guest speakers arrived at the school around 8:30…
More than glitter and garnet…
Monticello athlete works for her dream as a collegiate gymnast Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. At Centenary College of Louisiana, Jenny Jackson is studying biology and business. Her accomplishments in the classroom…
Skimmers, Scammers and Technology
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Sheriff Mac McNeill, with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), was the guest speaker for a recent monthly meeting of the Triple L (LLL) group. LLL is…
Fat Tuesday celebrated in Wacissa with a Pancake Dinner
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Wacissa United Methodist Church prepared and served a Pancake Dinner for the community on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in its family ministry center. Pancakes were flipped all evening…
School Board Emergency Meeting
The Jefferson County School Board held an Emergency Meeting, Monday, March 2, 2020 at 5pm at the Jefferson County District Office located at 1490 W. Washington St. Monticello, fL 32344. The meeting…
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