John Arrion Arrington, aged 72, passed peacefully at home in Tallahassee on August 4, 2018. John was born on February 26, 1946 in Port St. Joe, FL. His family lived in Apalachicola…
Is your item being recalled?
Compiled by: John Willoughby Chairs Ross stores are recalling approximately 2,300 bistro chairs. The chair’s frame can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs…
Crime Beat
Kyle Harvey Carter, 28, of Tallahassee, FL; arrested Sunday, July 29; charged with DWLSR with knowledge and refusal to sign criminal citation. Bond set at $1,000. No released date provided. Jerry Michael…
Back to School Tax Free Weekend starts this weekend
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Is your child ready for the new school year? Friday, August 3, sets the beginning of Florida’s 2018 Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday, which will continue until Sunday,…
Splish ~N~ Splash Pet Grooming opens with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly opened Splish ~N~ Splash Pet Grooming, on Saturday, July 28. Happy attendees, both…
Emma Jean Howard
Emma Jean Howard, 75, of Monticello transitioned from this life at home on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 at New Zion M.B. Church,…
A happy ending for a Mastiff named Monticello
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, July 19, Jefferson County Animal Control and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were involved in securing a large mastiff that was roaming the area of…
Beneficial bats help Florida agriculture
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. They are a common sight, especially in the dusk hours just after sunset. Bats can often be seen circling around as they begin their nocturnal feeding on insects….
Hunter safety course offered in Jefferson County in August
Story Submitted The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Jefferson County in August. The class will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18, from…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Integrity Integrity, according to Dictionary.com means, “adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.” What is integrity? It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles….
Author writes novel set in Monticello
Award winning author George Encizo makes Monticello the star of his latest novel Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. “For reasons known only to him, Francis Teague hadn’t told anyone about his adolescent…
City Council to vote itself $6,000 pay increase
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. In a barely attended workshop recently, a fraction of the Monticello City Council reviewed and tentatively approved the budget and millage rate for the coming fiscal year…
Meet the Candidates on Aug. 8
Savannah Reams, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Aug. 8, the ECB Publishing’s 2018 election feature will be published in the Monticello News. Before the polls open, we make it our goal to…
Chamber members meet newcomers
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce members and their guests were introduced to newcomers to the area during the July Chamber meeting: Tom and Suzie Isphording and…
Bruce and Linda Leinback Create NFCC Scholarship
To honor family, help Jefferson County Students Story submitted When Bruce and Linda Leinback decided to develop an endowed scholarship at North Florida Community College, they knew it would focus on nursing,…
Drug Bust: Meth discovered
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Keir Johnson, 44, of Lamont, was arrested on Friday, July 20 by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO)’s Inv. Matthews on charges of driving with a suspended license,…
FMB Merges
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The long-accustomed FMB logo will be history in the not-too-distant future. First Bancshares, Inc., announced earlier this week the acquisition of the FMB Banking Corporation, the parent…
Have you registered to vote? Deadline July 30
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Voters are reminded that Monday, July 30, is the last day to register or change political party affiliation for the coming elections. Votes must also update their…
RECALL ALERT: Five Foods Recalled Due to Salmonella in Whey Powder
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Various food items have been recalled after Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI) voluntarily recalled a whey powder ingredient that AMPI produced due to concerns about salmonella in…
William H. Hughes, Jr.
William H. Hughes, Jr. died peacefully on July 23, 2018 with Barbara, his lovely wife of 60 years, and son Johnny at his bedside. The family will receive friends at a visitation…
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