Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who love supporting the artistic endeavors of the creative people in their communities, or for those who merely wish to appreciate art itself, mark your…
From the superintendent’s desk: Restoring the Roar
Socrates once said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” As of today, July 1, the Jefferson County…
Florida orange production up, cost of OJ below other food prices despite inflation
Bethany Blankley Center Square contributor There’s a silver lining to some of the hardship Florida citrus producers have faced over the past several years. Their projected crop production is an estimated 2…
Fourth of July fireworks back on
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After a skipped year, the Fourth of July fireworks show is back on schedule once again. Ken Faircloth, commander of the Otto Walker Post 49 of the…
Solid Waste Department proposes rate increases for commercial services
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Businesses whose trash the county picks up from large rented containers on their premises will soon be getting a notice informing them of a proposed rate increase…
Depot Day planned for July 2
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Gulf Wind Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is hosting their annual open house event called Depot Day at the Historical Lloyd Train Depot on…
2022 Jefferson County Firefighter/EMT of the year!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 21, Jefferson County EMT Isaac Coston was presented with the honorable recognition of being the 2022 Jefferson County Firefighter/EMT of the Year! The award…
Triple L group meets for lunch
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Triple L (LLL) a senior group sponsored by the Monticello First Baptist Church (MFBC) met in May for its monthly meeting of fellowship with friends. The gathering…
Wesley “Keith” Johnson
Wesley “Keith” Johnson, 71, of Monticello, Fla., passed at home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, in Texas Hill Cemetery. Viewing-visitation was 4…
Fire Consumes Home on Virginia Street
Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you ever stood on the lawn of a burning house with the family it belonged to as they watched the flames engulf all their belongings? Old…
Deputy recognized for community service
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff Office (JCSO) held a brief ceremony last week to honor one of its own. As Sheriff Mac McNeill explained it, the department annually…
Worth the weight
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2019, 27 year old Terez Washington went to his doctor for a regular check up and received some alarming advice. Weighing in at almost 400 pounds,…
Salad gets a summery makeover
Steakhouse fans eagerly anticipate digging into the savory cuts of sizzling beef waiters serve up. The precursor to that portion of the meal is often a wedge salad, which offers a crisp…
Florida’s Forgotten Son? The Story of Otto M. Walker
Submitted by Rebekah Sheats In 1918, as a war raged around the world, a young Jefferson County son gave his life on a foreign battlefield far away, across the Atlantic Ocean. His…
Former JCHS coach and Hall of Famer dies
Brent Hall, a former head coach at Jefferson County High School and a Hall of Famer in both the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) and Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA), died…
Thomas Sutton “Sut” Wimberly
Thomas Sutton “Sut” Wimberly, a longtime resident of Monticello, passed away on Father’s Day, June 19, 2022. He was 102 years and four months old. He is survived by a son; David…
Jerry Wayne Sutphin
Jerry Wayne Sutphin, 78, passed away on June 16, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. He was born on May 24, 1944, in Charleston, W. Va. to the late Woodrow Irving and Lula Mae…
Avoid foodborne illness when preserving food at home
Cal Powell University of Georgia Cooperative Extension As home canning season approaches, a University of Georgia food safety expert stressed the need for proper precautions to avoid foodborne illness. A recent death…
Shots fired at deputies – Two arrested
Submitted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office On Thursday, June 16, in the area of North Waukeenah St. and Chestnut St., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and the Monticello Police Department…
Sewer service extending to Montivilla
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Judging from the several sewer extension projects proposals of late, one might reasonably conclude that Monticello is spreading out in all directions, at least in terms of…