Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials last week signed a three-year agreement with the state that will allow for the establishment of a bus shuttle service to and from Tallahassee via…
Important meeting on Aucilla River Watershed
Meeting set for Tuesday, July 26 Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents who own properties near the Aucilla River and whose lands could be subject to flooding are urged…
Madge Boland McLeod
Madge Boland McLeod, age 96, was promoted to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 17, 2022, surrounded by her children. Madge was born December 25, 1925, to Joseph and Ethel Boland in…
Judith Kregg Stiff
Judith Kregg Stiff, 75, passed away on July 11, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. She was born on June 1, 1947, in Miami, Fla., the daughter of Edward Malm and Vernon M. Davis….
Andrea LaFaye Dennis
Andrea LaFaye Dennis, 46, of Greenville, Fla., passed on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday at New Zion M.B. Church, Greenville, with military honors following the…
Fundraising raffle to assist cancer patient
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Don’t miss your opportunity to win one of several valuable prizes and help a worthwhile cause at the same time by buying your ticket for a drawing…
Opportunity to share your climate change story
Submitted by Abigail Franks Southeast Climate Energy Network Have you noticed environmental, economic, or climate changes in your community over the last 20 years? Have your planting season times changed? Or have…
Life, Liberty and Livestock
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who already have a keen eye out for 4-H programs to participate in, you may be excited to learn of a new club start-up called…
The grades are in: “Incomplete” Jefferson County School District
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Whatever Jefferson-Somerset Charter School accomplished during its five years administration of the local schools, improving grades will not be part of its legacy, if the latest school…
Chamber to host candidate forums next week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring two forums for candidates on the upcoming primary election ballot. The moderated Q&A sessions will give voters an important…
Teen Center camp encourages youth
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. “Encouragement” has been the word of the week at the Jefferson County Teen Center Summer Youth Camp. For around 45 local youth participating in the camp since…
Sheriff McNeill visits with Triple L group
Debbie Snapp Contributor Triple L (LLL), a senior group sponsored by the First Baptist Church Monticello (FBC), received a visit from Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill and Investigator Dan Williams on June…
Local churches resume annual church trips
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. After two years of postponing travel following the 2019 COVID-19 outbreak, local churches have decided to resume efforts towards their Annual Church Trip events with a recent…
Former Tiger and Gator great passes away
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Former Jefferson County High School Tiger star running back James Massey passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile crash on Friday, June 24, in Fayetteville, Ga….
Homeschool students learn how to “get political”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, July 11, a group of homeschool students gathered to hear Monticello’s Mayor Julie Conley talk about her role in our community, and then they staged…
Clerk drags out public records requests
Finally complies after 60 days Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After months of no word on the forensic audit that the Jefferson County Commission requested that a CPA firm conduct of the…
School Resource Officer program renewed
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At its regular meeting on Monday, July 11, the Jefferson County School Board unanimously approved an agreement with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) to provide the…
Essie Mae Seabrooks
Mrs. Essie Mae Seabrooks, 97, of Monticello’s New Bethel Community passed on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday in New Bethel (Madry) Cemetery. Viewing will be 4 to…
Gloria Michelle Moore
Gloria Michelle Moore, 44, Lamont, Fla., passed on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Morilla Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at 1215 N….
Leaving your mark
July 17 is National Tattoo Day! Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Depending on who you ask, tattoos get a bit of a bad rap. Some people choose to stereotype those who get…