Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In case anyone has missed the news, notwithstanding the relentless barrage of political advertisements and news reporting, Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 3. This reminder is…
Bringing JOY to Jefferson County Youth
Members of JOY (Jefferson Outreach for Youth) are gearing up for their annual toy drive, which will provide Christmas gifts for local youngsters. This is the time of the year when donations…
What’s happening with fall events?
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. With COVID-19 still a concern, many people have been wondering if there will be any sort of fall festival/Halloween events to be had this Oct. 31. With…
Number 1 Fans!
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. Everyone needs supporters and fans, even organizations. John and Marjorie Finlayson have been supporters and fans of Aucilla Christian Academy(ACA) since the school was founded in 1970….
Why I teach
It takes a village to raise a child. It’s the general statement we all hear. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s true. Teachers have the very important responsibility of shaping…
The Rise and Fall of William B. Nuttall A seven-part series – Part 5 of 7
Part V The spring of 1833 brought sadness to the Nuttall home when their first child, a daughter, died in May, either during child birth or shortly thereafter. William, aided by his…
Spiny Oakworm
“The quality of mercy is not strained, it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven,” so wrote the Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare in his classic play the Merchant of Venice. The…
Historical Black School to get a second life
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Howard Middle School (HMS), which has been shuttered since 2008, may soon get a new lease on life and a new tenant in the way of The…
Early voting going strong
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Reflective of the trend across the state and the country, where mail-in and early voting are breaking records, voting in Jefferson County has been going briskly. “Pretty…
Blue Bird Homes & Lands is in a new nest
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. SW Ellis and her company, Blue Bird Homes & Lands Inc., are now in a new location at 1405 W. Washington, in Monticello. Ellis, originally from Goshen,…
Aucilla Christian Academy Honor Roll – First Nine Weeks-
Aucilla Christian Academy announces its Honor Roll for the first nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year. Congratulations to the students who made it. K4 (Cruce) E: Sawyer Bennett, River Cruce, Fletcher Fato,…
Brooklynn Kirkpatrick Self-motivated, pursuing dreams
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Brooklynn Kirkpatrick, a 16-year-old tenth grader at Jefferson-Somerset, has been playing on the football team for three years now. Though she is a girl, she wouldn’t let…
Church Member Spotlight Dean Jerger, FUMC
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. Dean Jerger has been very active at First United Methodist Church of Monticello for 20 years. He and his wife have enjoyed 50 years of marriage, and,…
Brothers arrested for mething around
Deirdre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 15, Jefferson County deputies executed a search warrant for narcotics at 520 S. Marvin St. Upon executing the warrant, two brothers, Tatani Roach,…
Streetfight Monticello vs. FDOT
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. For the last several months, Monticelloians have had to negotiate around construction on our streets through downtown. With the project nearing completion, complaints have come in from…
Hope and fear
Dear Ms, Publisher, The day of reckoning draws near In the balance hope and fear On the one side reasoned talk And then, the raging Jaberwock Desperate as a cornered beast lashing…
10-year-old wins multiple awards at youth rodeos!
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people have things they’ve been doing since they were young, whether it be a family tradition or just something they started because it was entertaining. For…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Wear purple and show your support for survivors and for ending domestic violence in our (Jefferson County) community! Story Submitted Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide in October 1987…
Jefferson County re-openings
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sept. 25, Governor Ron DeSantis moved Florida to enter Phase III of the COVID-19 reopening, which lifted just about all of the restrictions placed on businesses…
The Rise and Fall of William B. Nuttall A seven-part series – Part 3 & 4 of 7
Part III William quickly became prominent in the social and political fabric of Old Middle Florida. Among his contemporaries were John and Robert Gamble, James Gadsden, Richard Keith Call, Achille Murat, Thomas…