Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. With the 2024 regular football season behind us, several area teams have their sights set on a coveted state title. The state playoffs for the varsity football…
Removal of storm debris within city to begin
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Now that city and county officials have signed an interlocal agreement for the removal of hurricane debris from within the city, Monticello residents should soon begin to…
City Attorney’s contract renewed
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council recently renewed the contract of City Attorney Mitchell Herring, who was hired last September to provide legal representation following the death of the…
JCFR boosts emergency care with cutting-edge equipment
Contributor by Jefferson County Fire Rescue Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our residents and visitors. As part of our commitment to excellence,…
2024 Election Results
Jefferson County chooses Trump With the exception of three Democrats on the slate – involving two local races and a district one – Republicans on Tuesday swept the field in Jefferson County,…
Hightower sworn in as clerk of court
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Cecil Trey Hightower, Jefferson County Clerk of Court and Comptroller-Elect, has now been in charge of the office for about a week, although his term doesn’t officially…
Welty bids farewell to county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Interim Clerk of Court Jason Welty bid farewell to the Jefferson County Commission on Thursday evening, Oct. 17, his last time attending such meetings. “I want to…
Veteran tribute banners are up around the courthouse
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rotary International of Monticello is continuing its Military Tribute Banner Program for the third year, and a new set of them are on display around the Jefferson…
You’re invited to the Veterans Day Breakfast Monday, Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, was established at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1919. It marked the first anniversary…
What is Veterans Day?
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Around this time each year, schools hold programs, towns hold parades, and the brave men and women in uniform join together to celebrate those who have served in the…
Remembering the sacrifices of Jefferson County’s veterans
Submitted by Anita Collins The following is the most up-to-date list available of members of the Armed Forces who have died while on active duty. Spanish American War William Denham “Citizen” Pasco….
The todays of the past
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When it comes to making history, every day counts. Events that were years in the making can suddenly come into fruition in a day, or a seemingly…
Chamber dinner recap
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Members and guests of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce packed the downstairs Perkins Hall of the Monticello Opera House on Thursday evening, Oct. 24, to mark…
Feeling under the weather?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you been feeling a little less than your best lately? Have you noticed an unexpected change in your energy levels or mood, or perhaps an increase…
Senior citizen safety with pain medications
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. There are currently 57.8 million adults 65 years old and older in the United States, with 31.9 million of those being women and 25.9 million men. Here…
Abigail Berryhill
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet one of our local healthcare heroes, Abigail Berryhill! Berryhill, is Registered Nurse (RN) originally from Madison, Fla. She currently works as a travel nurse for Archbold…
Head Start holds first Trunk or Treat
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s Head Start program serves local youth ages three to five, preparing students to be ready to enter kindergarten. October is a time in our community…
House fire on Halloween consumes local home
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Halloween night, around approximately 8:30 p.m., Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) responded to an emergency call regarding a house fire in the Jefferson Heights neighborhood located…
Ethics Commission clears Supt. Tricquet
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A press release from the State of Florida Commission on Ethics dated Wednesday, Oct. 30, included the following statement regarding a complaint that had been made against…
Countywide parking regulations hearing is today
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposed ordinance to regulate parking, which was set for a hearing on Thursday, Oct. 17, was rescheduled at the last moment without explanation. The hearing is…
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