Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars, because one of the largest events Jefferson County has to offer is almost here! In just a few short days, the Watermelon Festival events…
DeSantis offers nine tax-free holidays and exemptions
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Legislature of 2022 passed nine sales tax holidays or temporary exemptions, which were quickly signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The nine tax holidays…
Elections supervisor to speak at June Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Supervisor of Elections Tyler McNeill is scheduled as the guest speaker for the next Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting at noon on Tuesday, June 7,…
Timothy Howard Peary
Timothy Howard Peary, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, May 7. A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his son, Chris; daughter-in-law,…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Good Soldier/The Lord’s Army VBS Calvary Baptist Church Monticello Ages 4-12 May 31-June 2, 9 a.m. – Noon (850) 997-2165 Teen Center Summer Youth Camp Beginning June 6, 7:30 a.m. – 3…
ACA Dance Recital
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On May 7, Aucilla Christian Academy held its Annual Dance Recital, just two weeks before the much-anticipated Graduation Day. This year’s recital, called “Battle Cry,” was performed…
Endangered Baby lemur born at NFWC
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Kanto and Njaka welcomed a beautiful baby brown lemur into the world at their home in Lamont in the North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) on Tuesday afternoon,…
Human remains found exposed in collapsed crypt
Local students helping protect Old City Cemetery Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As Jefferson-Somerset students were busy doing a service project at the Old City Cemetery in Monticello on Friday, May…
CERT Training: 9 courses to get you ready!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that in 95 percent of all emergencies, the victim or bystander provides the first immediate assistance on the scene? If it were you, would…
Artwork wanted for ARTOPIA 2022 June 10 deadline to submit art
Submitted by Serene Smallwood Big Bend Cares Calling all artists! Artopia, Tallahassee’s largest charity art auction, is back for its 24th year! Hosted by Big Bend Cares, Artopia 2022 will feature a…
Pat Cichon awarded Yard of the Month for May
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Congratulations to Pat Cichon, whom Monticello Historic Main Street (MHM) has recognized as having the Yard of the Month for May. For the garden-filled lot she has…
Foundation hosts STEM Night
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Baby chicks chirped, drones performed demos, artifacts emerged and bug chips crunched at Jefferson Somerset cafeteria on Tuesday evening, May 10. It was STEM Night, with 10…
Trulieve sewer recommended
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials are soon scheduled to hold a daytime workshop to discuss the findings of a preliminary engineering report that was recently presented to them on the…
Lloyd sewer extension limbo
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In light of Westchester Magnolia’s recent application to rezone a large parcel of land near Lloyd from agricultural to commercial, it’s worth noting that the company was…
New subdivision coming north of town
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A new subdivision is being proposed for just north of Monticello; or better said, a previously planned subdivision is being revived for development under a new owner…
Are you prepared?
The Atlantic Hurricane season starts June 1 and goes through November 30 are you prepared? Even though this comes up every year how many people are like me and scramble around trying to get…
Health Fair at the Senior Center!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc For anyone wishing to be a little more health-conscious this summer, stop by the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, May 26 between 10 a.m. and noon….
Donald “Donnie” Michael Montesano, Jr.
Donald “Donnie” Michael Montesano, Jr., age 56, of Dowling Park, Fla., passed away on April 19, 2022. He is survived by his sons, Travis Montesano (Laurie) and Matthew Montesano (Mari); daughter, PJ;…
Homeschool Seminar takes place this June
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There are a lot of reasons a parent or guardian may consider homeschooling their children. Some may wish to avoid a negative school environment in their area,…
Maintaining calm amid chaos: Families pack ‘go bags’ to be ready for natural disasters
Submitted by Jehovah’s Witnesses Five backpacks full of emergency supplies sit ready for action in Esli and Ruth Pino’s living room — one “go bag” for each family member. The Gallatin, Tenn.,…