Illuminating the legacy of the Howard Academy
Story and Photos Courtesy of Frequita Barrington Howard Academy Educational & Recreational Council, Inc. (HAERC) hosted its first Black History Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Monticello Opera House. It was…
February circuit court, felony docket
Bens, Carla Renee, 47, entered a plea of no contest to lesser included charge of no valid driver’s license; the original charge was driving while license suspended or revoked, habitual offender. The…
Crime Beat: recent felony arrests
Corey Smith – February 11 Corey Franklin Smith, 42, of Palm Coast, FL, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 11 with an outstanding Jefferson County warrant. At 12:37 p.m., Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy…
Coyotes – are they a problem?
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Coyotes, once a strictly western species, have migrated eastward. The expansion of coyotes to northwestern Florida began in the 1970s and, today, they are considered to be…
Two arrested on meth charges
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Feb. 17, an out-of-town man and woman were both arrested on various drug charges after being apprehended by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies. On…
Lawsuit against county and local business still active
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The lawsuit filed by a property owner against the county and a local business remains active and has seen movement in recent weeks. Planning Attorney Scott Shirley,…
President’s Day
February 22 is George Washington’s birthday and February 12 is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. As all Americans should know, Washington was America’s first president. His amazing unselfed service to God and our country…
The Gift that could have been
When I moved to Jefferson County in 1973 there was a railroad running from Lamont to the Georgia line. I could hear the train and was taken in by the romance of…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Turning the big 5-0 I was born on Feb. 26, 1969 at 8:03 p.m. in the Madison County Memorial Hospital. Yesterday was Feb. 26, 2019. You do the math! Yes, much to…
Home and Heritage Tour to take place in March
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you ever wanted to learn more about the historic homes, bed and breakfasts, inns and public buildings that helps to preserve the rich heritage and history…
Honor Society recognized by local Masons
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Somerset National Honor Society club was invited to the monthly meeting of the Monticello Hiram Masonic Lodge No.5 F&AM for dinner, and to be recognized…
From the Pulpit…
Cancer Thoughts Cancer is a hard disease to understand. It hurts not only the victims, but their families and friends as well. It’s a hard process to endure. Over the years, I’ve…
More school bus problems
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Complaints about alleged poor service by the company that provides bus transportation to students in the Jefferson County School District, or more specifically Somerset School, animated a…
Repaving on the way
Pearl Street slated for repaving Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s nowhere near imminent, but one of Monticello’s worst street is set for repaving later this year or early next year at…
More on A-building
As a Jefferson County resident , am I the only one who thinks that spending another taxpayer dime on the “restoration” of Building A of the old Jefferson High School is a…
Spending priorities
I’d rather spend $20,000 on a bike trail we all can use than $200,000 for the misadventures of an elected official that benefits only him. I’m all for a second chance, but…
Reporter’s Corner:
In defense of small-town news I hear it more frequently than you’d imagine – in doctor’s offices, from family friends I’ve known for years, even professionals in other fields. It’s definitely a…
Rodger A. Miles
Rodger A. Miles, age 82, of Carrollton, GA and Monticello, FL, passed away Feb. 11, 2019. He was born Aug. 12, 1936 in Bowdon, GA, son of the late Robert Newman “RN”…
Thomas A. Pertierra
Thomas A. Pertierra, 68, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. Tom and his devoted wife of 46 years, Betsy, moved to Greenville, FL, from Orlando in 1999. Tom was a successful…
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