Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. Come on down to the York Street Community Sale for the Pop-up flea market on Saturday, June 19, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m….
Mary Jane Houston
Mary Jane Houston, 60, of Monticello, passed on Monday, May 31, 2021. Houston had been a housekeeper prior to retiring. She lived to dote on her grandchildren. Cherishing her love are her…
Hannah Mae Ransom
Hannah Mae Ransom, 67, of Monticello passed unexpectedly on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Hannah earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Sociology/Social Work from Florida A&M University. She worked for the former…
The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County and Early Learning Centers Empower Children to Be Healthy and Smart from The Inside Out.
Submitted by Betsy Rykard On February 16, 2021, The Florida Department of Health Jefferson County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) collaborated with three local Early Learning Centers (ELC) to empower children to…
New smiling faces at the Jefferson County 4-H Extension Office
Meet Gretchen Thornton The new Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. Gretchen Thornton is the newest smiling face at the Jefferson County 4-H Extension Office, taking over as…
Sheriff’s Office gets $1.2M for new communications system
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Christmas came early to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) last week, in the form of a $1.2 million appropriation from the Florida Legislature. On Thursday evening, June 3, Sheriff…
City Manager resigns
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In the words of Mayor Julie Conley, the Monticello City Council has formulated “the beginning of a plan” to replace City Manager Raymond Clark, who has tendered…
Importance of early childhood education
Early child development is a very important part of a child’s life. It is a fundamental that teaches us, that while a child is playing they are also learning. At this point…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
The Pledge of Allegiance I write this column in honor and recognition of the upcoming Flag Day holiday. Flag Day is celebrated each year on June 14 in recognition of the…
Cowboy Camp week one registration deadline approaching
Registration deadline for Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch’s Cowboy Camp is Friday, June 11 Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Parents, the deadline to register your children for Cowboy Camp is fast approaching! The…
Lions purchase bicycle for local teenager
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Lions Club partnered with the Tallahassee Lions Club to give an area teenager, with Down Syndrome, a three-wheeled bicycle. 15-year old Jacob Weaver is…
Governor Ron DeSantis signs Fairness in Women’s Sports Act
Story submitted by the office of Governor Ron DeSantis On Tuesday, June 1, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1028 creating the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” and preserving fair opportunities for female…
From the Pulpit…
The art of listening “I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” – Alan…
Register now for Mega Sports Camp
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking for a fun, active day camp to send your kids to this summer? Well, not too far away, in Tallahassee, Generations Church will be holding their…
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
First Baptist Church Monticello WHERE: First Baptist Church Monticello WHO: Pre-K4 – rising 6th grade WHEN: June 21st – June 25th TIME: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. COST: FREE! You can register…
Pickett Lake changes camp date
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The E.C. Tyner Children’s Camp, at Pickett Lake, has slightly altered their starting date. Because of Independence Day falling on the first Sunday in July, camp will begin…
LOCAL PARAMEDICS RECEIVE LIFE SAVING AWARD
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) recently received the Capital Regional Medical Center Sepsis Award this year. Trenton Skiver and Cameron Allen were presented with an award on…
Wacissa River Park – – to expand or limit access?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Nearly four months after county officials awarded a contract to an urban design and environmental planning firm to do a feasibility study of the Wacissa River Park…
Arthur “Charlie Brown” Henry
Arthur “Charlie Brown” Henry, 53, of Tallahassee passed on Sunday, May 23, 2021. A Monticello native, Arthur enjoyed fishing, dancing, music and yard work. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Ann Henry (C.J.)…
Rep. Shoaf makes presentation to area residents
Essay winners announced Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jason Shoaf, Florida House Representative District 7, was guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Keystone Federated Republican Women’s (KFRW) group in…