Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. Last Friday, Sept. 10, was an easy game for our Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors as they traveled to St. Francis Catholic Academy and showed the Wolves…
Are bulb-outs coming to U.S. 19?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials reluctantly agreed recently to discuss the upcoming upgrade of U.S. 19 by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and decide whether to ask for more…
Florida’s minimum wage goes up Sept. 30
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida’s minimum wage will automatically increase at the end of this month, thanks to a constitutional amendment that voters approved last November. Come September 30, the state’s…
A detailed scientific mask study
I am writing this in response to the allegation of “cherry picked” data in my recent letter as to why masks do not work. Like the prior personal attack, I’m also used…
A farewell with dignity on the eve of 9/11
It has been two decades since the horrific deadly terrorist attack on the New York World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania flight attempts, that killed so many people in…
Brittany Ja’Nay Howard
Brittany Ja’Nay Howard, 29, of Monticello, Fla. answered the Master’s calling on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 12 noon Saturday at Elizabeth…
Brenda Ruth Boland
Brenda Ruth Boland, 74, was born on Sept. 9, 1946 in Waynesville, N.C. to the late William and Eulalia Hockaday. Her father worked for the FAA and they lived in Jacksonville, Fla., where…
Leonard “Lenny” Cremeans
Leonard “Lenny” Cremeans, 82, of Monticello, Fla., passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Sept. 6, surrounded by his loved ones. Lenny is survived by his spouse of 45 years, Mary…
Olivia Futrell: Alopecia Unknown
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Olivia Futrell seemed to be an ordinary seven-year- old. That is, until February of this year, when her parents noticed a small patch of hair missing from…
If Stones Could Speak: A Walk Through Roseland Cemetery, Part 2
Submitted by Rebekah Sheats Driving through the gates of Roseland Cemetery for another visit, I note with relief that my vehicle fits easily between the tall posts that flank the road. Though…
Friday Night Lights Sneak Peak
Jefferson County Tigers vs. North Florida Christian Eagles Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. With football season in full swing, community members can drive by any high school on Friday nights and see…
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
Monoclonal antibody therapy treatments are currently being used throughout the State of Florida to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death in high-risk patients who have contracted or been exposed to COVID-19. Monoclonal…
UCF Professor Retires after 52 years in education
Story Submitted by University of Central Florida If one word could encapsulate the journey that Martha Lue Stewart has had at UCF, it’s grateful. As the professor submitted grades for her…
Chrissy’s Big Win!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. If Chrissy Lastinger was nervous as she entered the competition floor of this year’s 2021 Miss Florida Pine Pageant, she didn’t show it. Having entered the competition…
Wanted
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) currently has an active arrest warrant out for 15-year-old Christian Venisee. Venisee is approximately 5’8” and weighs 120 pounds. He is…
Monticello Police Dept. to gain one more officer
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A last-minute revision to the City of Monticello’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year has caused an $18,891 deficit, one that city officials plan to make…
Postal rates rise again
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Sunday, Aug. 29 saw the second United States Postal Service rate increase this year. The rate increase only impacts “market dominant” products such as first class mail…
Welcome Home at Last! Burrus: Family of 11!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In October of 2017, four children were removed from the custody of their biological parents and placed into foster care. Jay, Elijah, Khloe and Sam began their…
Its time for the North Florida Fair!
Beth Moore ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark Nov, 4 through the 14 on your calendars. That’s when the North Florida Fair, will be in Tallahassee! 4-H Day at the fair will be held…
CRIME BEAT
Leatha Mae Scott, 41, arrested on Friday, Aug. 13. Charged with battery and criminal mischief. No bond amount listed. Released on same day. Sean Michael Hill, 37, arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 11….