Theodosia “Dosia” Blue, 62, of Monticello perished in a house fire on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, at Memorial M.B. Church. Visitation is…
Eldred L. “Wes” Westberry
Eldred Lavaughn “Wes” Westberry, Jr. died peacefully Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in Palatka, Fla., following a brief illness. He was 79. Born in Valdosta, Ga., on Sept. 22, 1942, Wes was raised…
Mary Lee Gilley
Mary Lee Gilley, 86, of Monticello passed on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Graveside funeral services are at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, in Gilley Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is from 4 to 6…
Tuten brings Chamber members up to date on shrimp company prospects
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce meeting on Feb. 1 was packed to overflowing with members and guests eager to hear County Commissioner Chris Tuten speak on…
String quartet performs for Jefferson-Somerset
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Somerset’s high school students attended a performance of the Amernet String Quartet on Thursday, Jan. 20, as part of The Artist Series of Tallahassee. The Miami-based…
Florida district school superintendents voice concern on key issues impacting education
Florida’s district school superintendents met in Tampa in December during the annual joint conference of the Florida School Boards Association and the Florida Association of District School Superintendents. The superintendents discussed many…
A mystery of history: Can you solve it?
Submitted by Rebekah Sheats History is full of mysteries and unanswered questions. Finding the answers is part of what makes history so interesting and such fun. Take, for example, a mysterious photograph…
So you tested positive: NOW WHAT?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This article contains accounts of what individuals sick with COVID-19 used to help themselves while at home sick with COVID and should absolutely not be used…
BREAKING NEWS: Jefferson County School District is released from financial oversight!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County School District Superintendent Eydie Tricquet was greeted with hugs and flowers when she arrived back at the Jefferson County School District Office on Wednesday morning,…
Aucilla Christian Academy mourns loss of senior
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy mourns loss of senior There is an old adage that states, “There is nothing so tragic to one who is old as the death…
Lady Warriors take league title
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Jan. 29, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) took the Florida Christian Athletic League title at the league tournament in Jacksonville. The Lady Warriors began the tournament…
Sen. Ausley shares testimony at prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast continues to draw a steady crowd each month, and Feb. 3 was no exception. The Monticello Kiwanis Club members hosted and prepared…
Florida “Run for the Fallen” will pass through Monticello on Friday
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 11, a team of more than 20 marathon-trained athletes will embark on a 170-mile journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every Florida service…
Dakota Patrick Hagan
Dakota Patrick Hagan, 18, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 in Tallahassee, Fla. He was born Jan. 7, 2004, in Tallahassee, Fla., and was the son of Morgan Jeffery and Pamela…
Problems continue at Wacissa River
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Given the continuing problems at the county’s recreational facilities, especially the Wacissa River Park, officials are continuing their effort to bring the situation under control by putting…
Health Department shines light on county’s social and behavioral health
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Addressing the social and behavioral health of local residents is one of the areas that the Jefferson County Health Department is working to improve, says Administrator Kim…
Integrity
I read MS Greene’s column on Integrity. Adherence to moral ethical principles; being honest; doing the right thing. I will add there is no such thing as situational integrity. You either have…
Is anyone watching Jefferson County’s long term debt?
Borrowing money is a good thing! Provided you have the means to pay off the loan, and you can clearly see the principal and interest payments over time.. Jefferson County’s biggest and…
Robert Lee Scott Sr.
Robert Lee Scott Sr. was born Nov. 29, 1930, in Jefferson County, Fla., the first child of the late Rev. Isaiah and Alneater Hogan Scott. Robert peacefully transitioned to be with his…
Gloria Jean Lewis
Gloria Jean Lewis of Monticello’s Wacissa Community passed on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Graveside services are 12 noon on Saturday, Feb. 5, in Bethpage Cemetery. Viewing is from 4 to 6 p.m….