Lisa Gaye Rutherford Riley passed to heaven peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 17, 2019. Lisa was born on June 2, 1958 in Lakeland, Fla. She grew up in Lamont, Fla.,…
Reporter’s Corner:
Just outside your comfort zone When was the last time you tried something new? Not just a new dish at your favorite restaurant or a new radio station on the drive to…
Frank “Buddy” Ebsen
Biography Courtesy of Wikipedia Buddy Ebsen was an American actor and dancer whose career spanned seven decades. His most famous role was as Jed Clampett in the CBS television sitcom The Beverly…
Poison ivy and poison oak
The summer-like temperatures and clear blue skies serve as a near irresistible enticement to enjoy north Florida’s natural environs. The springs, forest and coastline each have a unique charm and attraction for…
Put the phone down
Gov. DeSantis signs texting and driving bill Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. There’s a new law on the streets, one that Florida drivers may have to pay fines of $30-$100 should they…
Restoration resumes on historic downtown building
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After a lengthy hiatus, the renovation/restoration of a historic building in downtown Monticello that once housed a popular restaurant is moving forward again. Anyone who has been…
NextEra executive provides answers
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Timothy Bryant, the senior manager of external affairs for new development at NextEra Florida Renewables, came before the Jefferson County Commission last week both to provide information…
Local youth organizes Eco-Park clean up
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A local seventh-grader, as part of a school project, recently organized and oversaw the detailed clean up of one of Monticello’s beautiful, environmentally precious parks. Known as…
From the Pulpit…
A pair of what? A Paraprosdokian is not two Prosdokians nor is it one of the lost books of the Bible. It took me a while to be able to pronounce it,…
Toll road coming through Jefferson County?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposed toll road that could cut in part across Jefferson County is drawing opposition from at least 75 environmental, conservation and civic groups, which are calling…
Three plead no contest to sexual offenses
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Three men earlier this week received prison sentences for separate sexual offenses involving minors, crimes that are punishable by up to life imprisonment in Florida. The three…
JES break-in – Restitution is a “complicated issue”
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. “We are still interested, more than ever now,” was the message provided by Rev. Clifford Hill in regards to the Jefferson Elementary School (JES) building. During the…
$10,000 presented to the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On the weekend of April 4-6, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) teamed up with Evil Twin Farms and Carrie Ann & Co. in order to host…
Fire destroys Tillman Funeral Home
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The morning of Friday, May 10, began with smoke and ash as firefighters from the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) and the Monticello Volunteer Fire Department (MCFD)…
Washington could see it coming!
Dear Editor: George Washington, in his 1796 “Farewell Address”, offered some very good advice to the American people. Amongst that advice was a warning about the dangers of allowing ‘political factions’ to…
James Preston Clark
James Preston Clark, age 86, peacefully entered his heavenly home and embraced his “sweet little momma” on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019, in Lamont, FL. Born on June 20, 1932 in Chaires,…
Public Speaking Demonstrations: 4-H’ers walk away with awards
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Youngsters and teens who participate in the Jefferson County 4-H programs were able to develop their research skills before standing before a panel of judges and their…
Jefferson Somerset students go shopping for Mother’s Day gifts
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The week leading up to Mother’s Day, from Monday, May 6 through Thursday, May 9, Jefferson Somerset held a Mother’s Day pop-up gift shop in the media…
From the Pulpit…
A note to those graduating Graduation exercises are called “Commencements.” Commencement means to begin or start. To be sure, there is life after high school and new beginnings and new starts. The…
Restored Glory celebrates 12th Anniversary
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Restored Glory Christian Center, currently located in the Winn Dixie shopping center at 1287 S. Jefferson St., will soon have a new location on the other…
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