Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For anyone interested in attending meetings of the advisory board discussing the proposed toll road – more formally called Multi-Use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) –…
Fresh seafood comes to town
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. There’s a new business in town – the Wild Caught Fish Company, a combination restaurant and boutique seafood market on the south side of U.S. 90, just…
Kimberly “Kimmy” Kay Harvin
On Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, Kimberly “Kimmy” Kay Harvin went home to be with Jesus. From the moment of her birth and throughout her life, Kimmy was always a special child. Though…
What’s best for the future of our county?
As elected officials of Jefferson County, we swore to act honestly and independently from unethical influences. I take that oath very seriously. Our constituents deserve leaders that evaluate all the facts, do…
Power line answers
At Gulf Power, we are dedicated to delivering cleaner energy and improved reliability while lowering costs for our customers. As we move forward with the North Florida Resiliency Connection transmission line project,…
Emerald’s Gem Box
Make sure you have the true Christmas Spirit With Christmas right around the corner it is so easy to get wrapped up in Santa Claus and presents. With so little time left…
Big Bend Hospice to host Service of Remembrance
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice will hold a Service of Remembrance on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with…
Emergency Home Energy Assistance is available now
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Seniors! Need emergency help with your utility bill? The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the elderly Program (EHEAP) may be able to help! Funds are currently available…
Soup and society: Community meal gathers people together for dinner
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The weather outside might have been frightful and cold, but inside the dining room at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center on Tuesday, Dec. 3, the food and…
Christmas Calendar of Events
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Several local churches, schools, businesses and groups have scheduled their Christmas musical programs and plays during December. December 11 Elizabeth Baptist Church (4124 Bassett Dairy Rd.) will…
Tigers score first win of the season
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite a turbulent start to their season, the Tigers basketball team at Jefferson Somerset finally scored a win against an opposing team on Thursday, Dec. 5. During…
County eyes regulations for solar farms
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Planning Commission has begun working on a solar ordinance, the framework of which Planning Official Shannon Metty presented to the group at a recent…
County wide winners
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. As the judges tabulated the results of the evening’s contest, only one thing was absolutely certain and shared by all who had gathered in the Aucilla Christian…
Toll road: How to move forward
BOCC meeting November 21, 2019 Agenda item a) Multi Use – Toll Road Items for Discussion gave the county residents an opportunity to voice their opposition or support. DOT representatives attended, gave…
John Henry Thompson Jr
John Henry “Johnny” Thompson Jr. was born August 23, 1961 to the late John H. Thompson, Sr. and Aggie Bell Keaton Thompson. God looked down and picked another precious flower from the…
Christmas calendar of events
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Several local churches, schools, businesses and groups have scheduled their Christmas musical programs and plays during December. December 7 Christ Episcopal Church (425 N. Cherry St.) will…
Agri-science returns to Jefferson County’s school system
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. With a ceremony that was held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, the education of agriculture has officially returned to Jefferson Somerset classrooms. The process began last year when…
Tommy Arthur promoted to EMS Lieutenant
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. William “Tommy” Arthur has recently been promoted to emergency medical services (EMS) Lieutenant for the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR). Lt. Arthur has been employed with the…
Wildlife Conservation Center brings exotic, endangered species to Jefferson County
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A short drive south of Monticello, is the Wildlife Conservation Center, a nonprofit organization that has brought the exotic world of birds and lemurs to rural Jefferson…
Crossword Puzzle & Solution – December 4, 2019
December 4, 2019 Crossword Puzzle and Solution CLUES ACROSS 1. Flat-topped hill 5. Fire usually accompanies it 10. Talked 12. Skillset 14. Unembarrassed 16. Where teens spend their days 18. Boxing’s GOAT…
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