Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will hold its May gathering from 7 to 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 5. It will be hosted by The Rotary Club…
Lady Warriors cruise to win on Senior Day
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors only had one senior to salute for their annual Senior Day on Tuesday, April 19, but the Lady Warriors honored…
Golf carts cross here
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has been a golf cart city since 2008, when elected officials approved an ordinance allowing the use of the small, motorized golf carts on designated streets…
School district clearing hurdles in race to reclaim schools
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In relatively rapid order last week, the Jefferson County School Board approved the hiring of a human resources director, signed contracts for IT, health insurance and payroll…
Ponderings…
When the lights go out I’m often prompted into contemplation by the task of collecting answers for the “Question of the Week,” not so much the task itself, but the answers to…
County financial control
April 7 Commission meeting was emotional and intense. Citizens said, they had lost trust in our local government. There was a call for the Clerk to resign. There was a request to…
The Florida Primary Elections are coming up!
Election Day will be held Tuesday, August 23, and Early Voting held from Monday, August 8 through Saturday, August 20. Traditionally there is very little turnout for primaries compared to the General…
For what it’s Earth…
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, on April 22, people around the world turn their attentions to the thing that keeps us all grounded… the Earth. Our planet is the one…
Reverend Dossie Bivins Jr
The Reverend Dossie Bivins, Jr., 70, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed there on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Homecoming services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, at Gethsemane M.B. Church, with burial…
Beverly Jean Davis
Beverly Jean Davis, 64, of Lamont passed into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Funeral services are 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, in Mt. Olive P.B. Church,…
Gordon Lee McCleery
Gordon Lee McCleery, 76, passed away on April 16, 2022, in Monticello, Fla. He was born August 30, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Fred G. and Velicia (Darrow) McCleery. Gordon served…
William Andrew Couver
With Sonny’s work here all completed, he left on March 2, 2022, to join friends in his Heavenly home. William Andrew Couver was born to Gus and Blanie Couver on March 14,…
Crime Beat
Cesar Chox-Ixquiactap, booked April 1, 2022. Charged with possession of marijuana, more than 20 grams. Florida Highway Patrol was the arresting agency. Jaycob Cook, booked April 1, 2022. Charged with possession of…
WWII Experience and Hands-On Museum One day only on April 30!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Step back in time for some hands-on learning about World War II through a one-day, museum-like display on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m….
Spring ball weekly line-up!
Monday, April 25: T-Ball: (Visitor/Home) Field 3: 6:00 p.m. – O’Reilly Auto Parts vs Simpson Nurseries Field 6: 6:00 p.m. – Animal Medical Clinic vs Madman Graphics Field 3: 7:00 p.m. -…
How are we spending our money?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Going forward, the chairperson of the Jefferson County Commission will be reviewing all invoices and hand signing all checks instead of resorting to a signature stamp, one…
Plant Swap and Sale!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Are your flower beds bursting with self-propagating plants? Are your hands full of quality cuttings from your recent spring gardening? Is your fruit tree putting out saplings?…
Bonnie Merritt Wilder
Bonnie Merritt Wilder, 92, passed away on April 16, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. She was born November 13, 1929, in Graceville, Fla., the daughter of William C. and Etta B. (Kellum) Merritt….
William Andrew Couver
With Sonny’s work here all completed, he left on March 2, 2022, to join friends in his Heavenly home. William Andrew Couver was born to Gus and Blanie Couver on March 14,…
Shad Robert Bowman
On Feb. 12, 1982, Shad Robert Bowman, the son of Robin Avrett and James Bowman, made his appearance in the world. At the prime age of 40, Shad’s life unexpectedly ended and…