Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. Sexual and domestic violence for most people is something that they do not want to talk about or they try to forget about it. They lock it…
Jefferson County C.E.R.T. Training!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This August, the Jefferson County Adult and Teen CERT will be hosting Basic CERT training. CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team, and it is an excellent…
“Concert at the Loft” an evening of music and Christian fellowship
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Elizabeth Baptist Church held a “Concert at the Loft” on July 16, its first since the COVID-19 pandemic closed all group-setting activities. It was quite the success,…
Jail roof repair gets go-ahead
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission last week awarded the contract for the reroofing of the jail and breezeway at 171 Industrial Park. Based on the recommendation of the…
Aucilla Shores roads workshop planned July 26 at 6 p.m.
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials plan to hold a workshop with residents of Aucilla Shores to explore possible solutions to the subdivision’s road problems. The commissioners’ idea, which they…
From the Sunny Side: Not just a job
It’s sometimes hard to believe that I have been here for very close to five years. In fact, Sunday, Aug 15 will mark five years to the day that I started here…
Richard Moore
Richard Moore, 62, of Tavares, Fla. passed there under Hospice Care on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Richard grew up in the Chaires Community and had worked for Lighthouse Construction before becoming a…
Mrs. Ethel Lee Bell Stebbins
Mrs. Ethel Lee Bell Stebbins, 94, of Monticello, went to be with the Lord while at home on Sunday, July 12, 2021. An avid gardener, Mrs. Stebbins was retired, having worked at…
Willie James Rivers
Willie James Rivers, 60, of Titusville, Fla., passed in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Willie was a Jefferson County native and a graduate of Jefferson County High School. He…
Barcier “Brad” Bellamy
Barcier “Brad” Bellamy, 46, of Monticello, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. “Brad” was a talented athlete and a member of Mt. Morilla. He was a surveyor with Delta Surveyors. Mourning…
Monticello Church of Nazarene Clothing Closet
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Church of Nazarene wants to welcome the community to their clothing closet. This program is set up to help many receive goods and products at…
The Murder Sink Mystery
George M. Cole and John E. Ladson III Aucilla Research Institute One of the most interesting parts of the Aucilla River is where it suddenly is swallowed by the Earth. The…
Field to Fork 4-H Camp was a success!
As farmland continues to decrease and cities grow, consumers are further removed from agriculture and where food comes from. Younger consumers are more likely to eat out or purchase prepared foods…
School Board… Steps to reclaiming schools
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board last week took the first tentative steps on the road to reclaiming the schools in 2022, provided that all goes according to…
Family raises money for life-saving research
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In April, 17-year-old Beau Christensen’s final football season at Riverview High School began much like any other, with high spirits and a readiness to complete his last…
Solid waste’s new service model
Annually we pay $225 assessment included on our tax statement for Solid Waste. This revenue provides buildings, equipment, staff and tipping fees for household (Class 1) trash and bulk trash (Class 3)…
Just Visiting? Take a Quick Pic!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello is a hub for tourists, being just a short turn off of Interstate 10, and around 20 miles from larger cities like Tallahassee, Fla. and Thomasville,…
Doris James Brake
Doris James Brake, 89, of Tallahassee, went home to the Lord Saturday morning, July 10, 2021. Born in her beloved Miami, Fla. on August 5, 1931 to William and Clare James, Doris…
Meet your neighbor: Ashley Cowen
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello is a small city, and while we may not have a lot of people, we certainly have the best people! One of those fine people that…
Student’s federal lawsuit challenges Florida’s transgender athlete law
John Haughey The Center Square A 13-year-old Broward County soccer player is challenging Florida’s transgender athlete law, claiming it is unconstitutionally discriminatory and violates Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in education…