Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. “For The County” is a new weekly worship service designed to be modern, welcoming, casual and open to all people. The service will be held every Sunday…
Ricks Picks
This was an entertaining week of college and high school football. A couple of surprises and perhaps a couple of disappointments, but that’s part of the game, right? Even with a couple…
Jefferson County district displays…
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A new law went into effect on July 1 that required all school districts within the state of Florida to display the state motto: “In God We…
Citizens comments heat up at School Board
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Starting the regularly scheduled school board meeting on Monday, Sept. 10, the Jefferson County School Board handled the approval of the consent agenda before moving on to…
Fairy Tale Kickoff Party at the Library
Ashley Hunter, , ECB Publishing, Inc. If you drove down Water St. on Saturday, Sept. 15, you would have heard the music and observed the blow up bounce-castle that sat in front…
World Heart Day – Heart Health Fair
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. World Heart Day is on September 29, and the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County would like you to join with them to honor the day….
Felice Lynn Johnston Shuman
Felice Lynn Johnston Shuman, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 16, 2018 surrounded by her family. Visitation was held at Beggs Funeral Home in Monticello on Wednesday,…
Overview of the 2018 Florida Pecan Field Day
This year’s UF/IFAS Florida Pecan Field Day took place on September 13th, 2018 at the Jefferson County Extension Office. Extension specialists from Florida and Georgia provided growers from across the state…
ACA students participate in Youth Speech Contest
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Sept. 10, the Jefferson County Farm Bureau hosted a Youth Speech Contest at Aucilla Christian Academy, with the students in Jade Mocase’s class participating. The…
National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrates #WhoTaughtYou
Florida has abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The state boasts public access to a wide array of hunting, fishing, boating and wildlife viewing activities. It is the Fishing Capital of the World and…
National Business Women’s Day
Every year on Sept. 22, the United States celebrates American Business Women’s Day. The first annual event was held on September 22, 1982, and was officially recognized by congressional proclamation in 1983…
CRIME BEAT
Samuel A. Fratzke, 40, of Leesburg, FL; arrested Sunday, Sept. 2; charged with out-of-county warrant, writ of child support. Bond set at $569. No released date information provided. Andrea Marie Hagan, 37,…
K9 Magnum joins the force
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The newest addition to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office doesn’t wear a badge or even walk on two legs – rather, the newest addition is one who…
Michael “Mike” Martin McFaul
Michael “Mike” Martin McFaul, 84, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2018 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital surrounded by loving family following a short illness. He was born to…
Casa Bianca Plantation history told at Library
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. The establishment of the Casa Bianca Plantation of Jefferson County in Florida involved a president, two congressmen and a slave ship. But the story of the majority…
Over 400,000 pounds of chicken recalled due to metal pieces
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Sept. 5, the United States Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Wayne Farms, LLC, an establishment headquartered in Oakwood, GA, was recalled…
Blank Check Society visits fallen veterans
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Blank Check Society (BCS) of America, Leon County Chapter, placed American flags on the graves of 96 veterans laid to rest in the Broom Sage and Beth…
Jefferson Somerset’s high school students will attend Jacksonville National College Fair
Story Submitted Jefferson Somerset’s high school students will attend the National College Fair Exhibit, which is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Hall in…
New wheels for JCSO
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, two new vehicles rolled into the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) inventory. Purchased through a $91,000 grant from the Florida Department of Law…
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