Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Sometimes, the chance to do something for someone comes to us when we least expect it. For Sheriff Mac McNeill, it happened when he was assisting the…
Jefferson Somerset FFA, reviving a lost program
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Though not technically a new program at Jefferson Somerset, the FFA program there has recently been revived. Jefferson had an FFA program in the past, but it…
“Cancel Culture”
The idea behind the so called “Cancel Culture” is that once a public figure or business says or does something which others find objectionable, you no longer support them. You are expected…
Letters to the Editor
Dear Monticello News, Thank you so much for including Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in your newspaper. This organization saves lives! Thank you so much! Anonymously Yours, Greatful!
Branford man arrested for child pornography: 112 photos/videos discovered
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. A man from Branford, Fla., was arrested on Friday, Jan. 22, after a warrant for his arrest was filed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
“ Heaven, like earth, needs children too” Heaven has gained two more angels This past weekend my heart broke into a million pieces, for a sweet, loving and caring young lady and…
School Board recognizes teachers, employee of year
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Nearly three months after the announcement of their selections, the administration of Jefferson-Somerset recognized the recipients of the Teacher and Employee of the Year Awards…
Drug Arrest
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A vehicle that is traveling at a much higher rate of speed than is legally allowed on the interstate is bound to attract law enforcement’s attention sooner…
County eyes more stimulus money
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the Biden administration increasingly signaling its plan to release yet a third Covid-relief stimulus package, county officials are preparing for the possibility of another distribution of…
Two drug busts; three arrested
Felon caught flushing drugs Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) conducted a search warrant on Friday, Feb. 5, at a house located at 2806…
Landscaping of bulb-outs to begin
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Mayor Julie Conley is not letting the grass grow under her feet when it comes to taking up the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on its offer…
Seeding a love for gardening
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you ever wanted a garden, but didn’t know where to start? You could simply go to the store, buy a random pack of seeds and hope…
Soccer is here!
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Soccer has officially started in Jefferson County! The first games were played on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Jefferson County Recreation Park, where all the soccer games…
DIVIDING THE LAND
Background – After Spain ceded the Florida Territory to the United States in 1821, there was a great demand for land in the new territory. As a result, one of the first…
Liza Witmer, endless opportunities
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. This months healthcare hero is Liza Witmer, a nurse and Director of Business Development at Select Specialty Hospital, where she started as a clinical liaison in May…
Jimmy Fulford honored
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. About two dozen or more law-enforcement officers and others gathered on Monday afternoon, Feb. 1, at the memorial site of Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper Jimmy H….
Broadband expansion update
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A member of the Jacksonville-based consultant firm that is advising local officials on the state of the RESTORE Act funding – especially in relation to the broadband…
How conspiracy theories get started
I read Larry “AKA” Lawrence Berger’s (our local conspiracy theorist) latest letter. Even he could not mount a full throated conspiracy theory about the insurrection. Somebody should take Larry aside and tell…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Love Valentine’s Day is just a few days away! The smell of love, flowers and candy fill the air. Whether it’s love for your spouse, your children, parents, or a best friend…
Properly Displaying Your Address Could Save a Life
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. As people, sometimes it’s easy to take something for granted, or not realize quite how important something is until you need it more than ever. Something that…