Mattie R. Story Boland, age 88, of Wacissa, passed away peacefully in her sleep around 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH). She was surrounded by her loving…
Melinda Heins Ramsey
Melinda Heins Ramsey passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on Aug. 26, 1946, and she lived in the Tallahassee area after 1985. She leaves behind…
Law enforcement carries the flame for the special olympics
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Law enforcement officers from the three Jefferson County-based agencies gathered at the courthouse in Monticello on Monday, April 15. Dressed in matching special Olympics t-shirts, the deputies,…
Crime Beat
Ronald Edward Blue, 66, of Monticello, FL; arrested Sunday, April 7; charged with violation of probation (VOP) on original charge of aggravated assault with intent to commit felony. No bond amount or…
Track Spotlight: Vargas and Nealy
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Elias Vargas and Detrevian Nealy run track for the Jefferson Somerset Tigers under Coach Harry Jacobs. They recently came back from running track in the district meet….
Fishing in Florida: Alligator Gar
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The torpedo-shaped body and dual row of large, sharp teeth are some of most the distinctive features of one of Florida’s freshwater fish species. Perhaps unsurprising, due…
Warm spring weather means it’s time to brush up on tips for living with alligators
Story Submitted by FWC The American alligator, Florida’s state reptile, is an important part of Florida’s wetland habitats. This large reptile is found throughout the state in fresh water lakes, ponds, swamps…
Monticello man wins $1 million in lottery
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Everyone dreams, at some point or another, of winning big in the lottery – and for a Jefferson County man, that dream has now become a reality….
School Board to lease 40 acres
3-2 vote in favor of bid application Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Forty acres of land, bordering the Jefferson Somerset school campus, is currently up for bid after an interested party contacted…
Fifth teen arrested for JES break-in
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Under Florida Statute 985.04, the name, photograph and arrest report of a juvenile offender who commits an felony offense, is charged with a felony violation, or…
Wishful Hidden Treasure?
For those of you who thought Washington would finally get back to governing and undertaking the public’s essential business once Special Council Muller’s report was finalized, buckle your seatbelts!! The outright refusal…
Victoria’s Classy Attitude Boutique hosts April Business After 5
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Victoria’s Classy Attitude Boutique, one of Monticello’s downtown businesses which provides a shopping outlet for women’s and children’s clothing, home decor and fashionable accessories, recently hosted the…
Helen Montesano
Helen Louise (Brock) Montesano, 87, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away April 14, 2019. She is survived by her sons Randall Lindsey, Stan Lindsey, Donald Montesano and Patrick Montesano; sisters Betty Driggers,…
Three Jefferson Somerset seniors score above average ACT scores
Story Courtesy of Jefferson Somerset The American College Testing, otherwise known as the ACT, is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. The ACT originally consisted of four…
Gospel concert coming to Greenville
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Are you looking for a musically-good time? You’re in luck as Greenville’s Brian Norris will be reuniting with band members to bring Chapel Road to two area…
Crime Beat: Recent felony arrests
Compiled By Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Doney Dustin – April 1 Doney Michael Dustin, 25, of Summerfield, FL, was arrested on charges of violation of probation – possession of paraphernalia by…
32 marijuana plants seized in drug bust
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On the behalf of an attained warrant, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s (JCSO) Drug Unit administered a search of a property located off of Quitman Highway on…
High-voltage power line
Done deal? Imminent domain? Statute 74? Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The issue of the proposed high-voltage transmission line surfaced recently at the Jefferson County Commission meeting, raised by a concerned property…
Put aside issues with Somerset and put the students first
I am writing as the parent of a student at Somerset, regarding the remarks made by School Board chair Shirley Washington, as printed in the March 29 edition of the Jefferson Journal….
Drug Take Back Day hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Prescription medications are a benefit when you are sick or in pain, but once the medications have ceased being used or become expired, they can become a…
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