Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If the various plans for sewer systems come to fruition, the county could one day be awash in sewer systems. Then again, the plans are only proposals…
National Geographic photographs rare species at North Florida Wildlife Center
Alyssa Ridenour ECB Publishing, Inc. National Geographic has set out on a mission to photograph rare species in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. By using these photos, National Geographic hopes to help spread…
Velva Ganzy McCann
Velva Ganzy McCann, 77, of Jacksonville, Fla. passed on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Velva was a 1961 graduate of Howard Academy High School, Monticello. She was a graduate of Suwannee River Junior…
Jefferson Somerset drops two games during Spring Jamboree
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a chance to get a glimpse at the Jefferson Somerset Academy Tigers on Friday, May 21, when they traveled down to Perry, Fla. for a…
Homeschoolers perform Shakespeare’s “Much ado About Nothing”
Story Submitted The Jefferson County Homeschool Association (JCHAI) performed a production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Monticello Opera House on Thursday, May 20. The 19 student cast was directed…
Bulbs
The early spring weeks have been filled with nature’s heralds in Jefferson County which have announced the return of warmer weather in a nearly infinite variety of ways. Butterflies have returned, frogs…
Jefferson County recognized nationally
[fvplayer id=”7″] Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Three county agencies received recognition from a national organization last week for their steadfast commitment to animal welfare. On Monday, May 17, Kate MacFall, Florida…
Memorial Day breakfast planned
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Otto M. Walker Post 49 and its Auxiliary Unit will hold their Annual Memorial Day Breakfast and Program on Monday, May 31 beginning at 8…
Memorial Day
America will celebrate Memorial Day next Monday. With this holiday comes a day off from work, family gatherings, cook-outs, beach trips, a day outside, or just another day at work (depending on…
OOOPPPSSS! We did IT again!!
Submitted by FL Cares, Inc. On Saturday, May 15, in Wacissa, Fla., at the early morning hour of 7 a.m., little traffic can be found on the scenic eastward drive down Tram…
Arthur “Paul” McClellan
Arthur “Paul” McClellan, Sr, 89, passed peacefully Thursday, May 20, 2021. Graveside Services were conducted Sunday, May 23 at Sardis United Methodist Church – Waukeenah Highway. Family and friends gathered following services…
The annual Florida Farm Bureau poster and essay contest is a success
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Farm Bureau recently awarded area school students (in the first and fifth grade) with prizes and pizza parties for their participation in the…
Local churches plan next year trip to St. Louis Mo., and Louisville Ky.
Story Submitted Elizabeth AME and Union Bethel AME of Monticello will be visiting St. Louis Mo. and Louisville, Ky., on June 21 to 26, 2022. Leman Ulee, Trip Coordinator, indicated the group…
Patriotic music event at Central Baptist
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. If you are wanting to have a fun night with great music celebrating freedom, you can do so this Friday Night! The Central Baptist Adult Choir will…
You must dial area code beginning Saturday
Alyssa Ridenour ECB Publishing, Inc. A new area code, 448, has been added to Florida for telephone calls. Moving forward, as a result of this new addition, callers in the 850 and 448…
School Board… Old Gym repair on hold
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In recent action on Monday, May 10, the Jefferson County School approved three of four items on the agenda and tabled a fourth, pending a representative from…
Angela Gray selected as Watermelon Festival Grand Marshal
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Property Appraiser Angela Gray has been selected as the 2021 Parade Grand Marshal for the Watermelon Festival Parade, which takes place on Saturday, June 19….
State Representative Jason Shoaf to speak in Monticello on May 24
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 24 for their monthly meeting. Guest speaker for the evening meeting will be…
Police Unity Tour honors the fallen
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The Police Unity Tour began in Tallahassee on Monday, May 10 and will continue for four days before concluding their ride at the American Police Hall of Fame,…
From Hollywood to Monticello
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Running a restaurant may not have been at the top of Jackie Watson’s mind 10 years ago. But one thing the new local owner of Jackie’s Brickhouse…