Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The recent Let’s Walk Florida (LWF) Challenge was a motivating and learning experience for all who participated and for those who attended the wrap-up celebration that was…
Warriors spear Spartans
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors finished their regular season with a perfect 9-0 record after defeating the Spartans of St. Johns Country Day School, 38-8, on…
Local teams eyeing playoff possibilities
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. With the high school football season coming to a close, both local teams are hoping to make an impact in their respective state playoff tournaments. As things…
Fulfilling dreams AND winning big
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A young girl named Melba in the 1970s sat in front of her home’s television set, staring up at the screen as game contestants from around the…
Vet makes case for PTSD treatment
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the issues brought to the attention of the two legislators at the recent Jefferson County legislative delegation hearing was one that concerns veterans and that…
2016 Trump election win!
2016 Trump election win! Russia! Russia! Russia! Collusion! Collusion! Collusion! Kavanaugh! Kavanaugh! Kavanaugh! Impeach Kavanaugh or impeach Trump! It’s time for the House of Representatives to get serious about their constituent’s interests…
Veterans Day Parade on Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
The Veterans Day Parade on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11 is sponsored by the American Legion Post 49 in Monticello, the American Legion Post 234 in Monticello, the Veterans of Foreign Wars…
Reporter’s Corner: Take a vacation already, will ya?
Last weekend, I took a vacation. The last time I went on an actual vacation away from home – not counting weekend day-trips to the beach or attending a gala after work…
Jerry (Buddy) R. Letchworth II
Jerry (Buddy) R. Letchworth II passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 in Bismarck, N.D. He was 59 years old. Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda; his mother, Bonnie Strade (Robert); a…
Elder John W. Isom
Elder John W. Isom, Sr., 80, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Elder Isom attended Howard Academy High School and was a retired carpenter. Cherishing the precious memories…
Consumer Recalls
RECALL: Blue Bell ice cream Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The weather may be cooling off… but it is still warm enough for Floridians to enjoy a cold, sweet treat. But if…
Wheels on display at Lions Club Car Show
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The second annual Lions Club Car Show, hosted by the Jefferson County Lions Club, was quite the success with 68 entrants proudly showing off their hot rods,…
Crime Beat
Ladarius Rashard Washington, 43; arrested Sunday, Oct. 6; charged with out-of-county warrant for failure to appear (FTA) on burglary of a dwelling and grant theft. No bond amount or release day listed….
Lady Clerk: Eleanor B. Hawkins
Susie Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. For 28 years, Eleanor B. Hawkins was a face in the Jefferson County government system as Clerk of the Court. Eleanor B. Hawkins was born in 1938….
ACA Class of 2009 holds 10-year reunion
Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 5, alumni from Aucilla Christian Academy’s graduating class of 2009 came together for a 10-year reunion. The event was held at the Jefferson Country…
Ghoul’s Night Out Halloween fun
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. While there are plenty of Halloween festivities planned this year for kids and adults alike, trick-or-treaters will need to cross off the annual downtown trick-or-treating amongst merchant…
Former Monticello News editor passes away
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Dorothy “Dottie” Miller – a reporter and editor at the Monticello News in the 1980s and a colorful character in her own right – passed away on…
Recognizing a job well done
I would like to recognize an outstanding employee, Virgil Joyner. When Virgil was hired he began working at the Nash Road site. Within a week it was cleaner than it has been…
Toll road ideas
Dear Editor: I grew up in Monticello (Class of 1963) and in earlier years I was involved with urban planning. In my opinion the new toll road MUST connect with I-75 to…
Don’t go over three minutes
Dear Editor: I am Jefferson County. I am the City of Monticello. Fifth generation of wage earners, business owners and taxpayers. County tax, municipality tax, business tax, gas tax, that tax, this…
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