Story Submitted On Tuesday, August 7, at about 5:30 p.m., Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to an address in the Boston Hwy area in reference to the drowning of a two-year-old…
Thank You from the Public Library
The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library would like to extend our gratitude to all the community leaders, businesses and organizations that helped make our summer reading program possible, including: The Jefferson…
From International Development Churches EPC to the Jefferson County Community
It is an honor to be a part of the Jefferson County community on a greater scale. As an outreach ministry, we understand and can relate to the common life stressors that…
Fred J. Waldinger
Fred J. Waldinger, 80, of Monticello, peacefully went to be with the Lord while surrounded by loving family on August 9, 2018. Fred was born in Erie, PA where he earned his…
Ann Morrow Mickler Norfleet Stallings Hamrick
Ann Morrow Mickler Norfleet Stallings Hamrick, age 79, of Madison, Florida, died at home on Friday, August 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family and God’s amazing grace. Ann Morrow was born…
$2,000 check presented to senior center
Story Submitted On Thursday, July 12, Monticello’s branch of the Capital City Bank Group presented a $2,000 check to the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center, which was received by the center’s Director Diane…
Resources for parents of Jefferson Somerset students
Story Submitted Well, it is about that time again! Back-to-School is in full swing. Schedules have been set, school supply shelves are stocked at local stores, new teachers are organizing their rooms…
Harvest Center Summer Program wraps up another successful year
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, July 27, the Harvest Center Enrichment Program held its End of the Summer Enrichment Program within the Jefferson Somerset cafeteria. The program was an opportunity…
From the pulpit
The Purpose of Fishing is to Catch Fish I don’t know everything about fishing, but let me share with you several things I have learned or have come to understand about it…
Baptist Association welcomes new Director of Missions
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. In late June, Middle Florida Baptist Association welcomed Rev. Robert Dixon to the Middle Florida region as the new Director of Missions. Dixon has had a life-long…
Tallahassee VA renaming honors Monticello’s “Boots” Thomas
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In 1942, an 18-year-old young man from Monticello, Ernest ‘Boots’ Thomas enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. His enlistment followed only six months after the attack…
Wilton Pryor
Wilton Lewis Pryor, 70, of Madison, FL passed on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, August 11, at Mt. Zion AME Church, Cherry Lake, with burial in the…
Splashes of fun at the Pastor Marvin Graham Be Out Day
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. What does a hot summer Friday, bounce houses, laughing kids, and water slides all have in common? They all took place during the Friday, July 27 Pastor…
Flies
The summer of 2018 has been a good season for the insect population. There has been plenty to eat and Jefferson County has provided an exceptionally hospitable environment for these six legged…
Election office installs device to thwart cyber attacks
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Supervisor of Election Marty Bishop reported recently that his office was in the process of having cybersecurity measures installed on its voting systems to fortify them against…
Adult day-care facilities – Do we really want them anywhere?
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission is considering a Land Development Code (LDC) amendment that would allow residential care facilities of up to six residents in all land-use districts…
Schools need a new emphasis on American history
Ask yourself: ‘Could my middle and high school students pass a citizenship test?’ Numerous news reports indicate that elementary, middle, and high schools are giving little attention to the study of American…
Praise for a young man
I was traveling through your county Monday evening, on Highway 59. I saw a bright glowing light on the side of the road. As I approached I noticed there was a truck…
Day Camps Give 4-H Campers Hands-On Experiences
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Two 4-H Day Camps, one for campers aged 5-7, and one for campers aged 8-9, were put on by the Jefferson County Extension office this summer for…
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