Mr. James “Jake” Creth Bassett, a longtime resident of Perry and respected businessman in North Florida, died Jan. 26, 2018, at Doctors’ Memorial Hospital in Perry. He was 87. Mr. Bassett came…
Crime Beat
Dusty Daniellanne Shiver, 21, of Monticello, FL; arrested Sunday, Jan. 21; charged with battery. No bond or released date information provided. Eduardo Figueroa, 49, of Monticello, FL; arrested Sunday, Jan. 21; charged…
Jefferson Somerset recognizes high-achieving students
Lynette Veit, ECB Publishing, Inc. At their second quarter Awards Ceremony, Jefferson Somerset K-12 recognized those hard-working students who made the A or A/B Honor Rolls and earned Citizenship Awards, as well…
Warriors’ hoops record improves
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Jan. 12, the Warriors traveled to Quincy to take on their rivals, the Bobcats of Robert F. Munroe High School. The Warriors had their hands…
From the Pulpit…
God and Super Bowl 52 This Sunday is a national day of prayer. Okay, not “officially,” but it’s Super Bowl Sunday, and there are prayers going up for favorite teams by players,…
Why is Reams not being reinstated?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The matter of Clerk of Court Kirk Reams’ non-reinstatement to office following his acquittal by a jury is raising questions among some local residents. Paul Henry, a…
Person-of-interest sought in multiple burglaries
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Police Department (MPD) is asking for the public’s help in the identification of a person possibly involved in a series of recent burglaries and break-ins…
“Shalom, peace be with you.”
My name is Bailar. Richard Bailar, or Rev. Dr. R. J. Bailar, or just plain Dick. I am 89. I was an Infantry enlisted man and officer for five years. I have…
Reference to Dec. 29th article regarding BP oil spill
The way I understood the article can be summed up that we are receiving 14 million dollars tax free money from the government. Something didn’t seem to be right. At the core…
Volunteers
It has been brought to my attention that our volunteers are having some problems where they are giving their time and love for the community. This is unacceptable. Volunteers are our backbone….
Julia Fleming
Mrs. Julia Ammons Fleming, 103, passed on Thursday, January 18, 2018. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday, January 27, in Oakfield Cemetery, Monticello. Viewing-visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday, January 26, at Tillman…
James Collins
James Lindell Collins, 47, of St. Petersburg passed at home on Monday, January 15, 2018. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday, January 27, in Texas Hill Cemetery, Monticello. Viewing-visitation is 3-7 p.m….
Campers at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake, in Madison County
Story Submitted Growing up in north Florida during the 1960s, Clara Floyd was an avid 4-H member. “I ate, slept and breathed 4-H. I just about turned ‘green,’” she said, referring to…
Districtwide Spelling Bee Winners
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Districtwide Spelling Bee winners from area schools including Jefferson Somerset K-12 (JS) and Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) came together on January 18 to compete for their win…
The Wild-Side with Jerry Walls
NORTH FLORIDA’S WILD TURKEYS If you spend any time outdoors in Madison or Jefferson County at one time or another you have seen or will see a wild turkey or two or…
A-Building’s costs skyrocket
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. An architect’s lengthy oral report to the Jefferson County Commission recently on the status of the historic A-Building’s restoration costs made for some jaw-dropping numbers. Bill Douglas,…
Sheriff appointed 911 coordinator
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Sheriff Mac McNeill is now officially the 911 coordinator, in keeping with the state’s requirement as stipulated in the State 911 Plan. The Jefferson County Commission approved…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Crying Babies and Rambunctious Children in Church I took my babies/children to church. Let me start off by saying that. But, I either took them to the nursery or they behaved during…
Joseph Gerald Taylor
Joseph Gerald Taylor (“Joe”), 89, of Jefferson County, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 13, 2018 at his home in Monticello, FL. Funeral services will be held at The National Cemetery, 5015…
Alice Andrews Davis
On January 22, 2018 at the age of 92, Alice Andrews Davis cast off her earthly bounds and passed to her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior. Born and raised in…
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