When doing a data analysis, your analysis is only as good as the data you receive. A common phrase is garbage in, garbage out. The COVID-19 “crisis” is an excellent example of…
Time to start cutting costs on trash collection sites
The Jefferson County Collection Facility needs to begin thinking outside of the box. Residents were requested to have stickers for their vehicles so the users could be monitored at the collection sites….
Celebrate National Chamber Week with the Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. In celebration of National Chamber Week, September 14-18, this area’s Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will recognize and thank its chamber businesses and prospective members for…
George Cuyler
George Cuyler, 79, of Monticello, passed on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Graveside services are at 12 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 12 in Springfield Cemetery, Lloyd. Viewing is from 4 to 6 p.m….
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. Stephanie Rutland was born and raised in Jefferson County. She has worked as a nationally and state Certified Pharmacy Technician for 17 years. In addition to that,…
Virtual backyard gardening workshop!
The temperatures have dropped slightly this week and fall is on the horizon! This is my favorite time of year to plant a garden and now is the time to start thinking…
Scam alert: Fake law enforcement telephone scams
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill would like to warn Jefferson County citizens of a scam that has occurred in Madison County and could possibly occur in Jefferson County,…
Purchase of Wacissa River property off the table
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The 40-acre parcel near the Wacissa River that county officials were hoping to buy to expand recreational opportunities for local residents is now off the table. Commissioner…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Wake up early and seize the day My alarm clock goes off early every morning, at 3 a.m. I get up, I exercise, take a shower, get ready for the day, do…
A pivotal election is coming on November 3rd, 2020
There will probably never again be such a glaring difference between presidential candidates, than in this coming election. In one corner is Donald J. Trump the champion of private sector job creation…
In an emergency, your iPhone can help!
Ramsey Sullivan ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2019, a Virginia Beach woman was attacked and nearly sexually assaulted when she used her iPhone to call emergency services using the iPhone “SOS” feature. After she…
A pecan stand tradition
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Arthur Robinson’s Pecan Stand is something that is nearly impossible to miss. Located on Capps Highway, right between Lamont and Capps, the large, yellow pecan stand catches…
Wag The Dog in need of volunteers
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The local thrift store, Wag the Dog, is in desperate need of new volunteers. The store, which is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., has…
Church Member Spotlight: Jack Williams
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc Jack Williams is a long time member of nearly 30 years at Christ Episcopal Church, on North Jefferson St., in Monticello. Originally from Wisconsin, he has spent…
Tigers fall to Cowboys
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing The Jefferson Somerset Tigers opened their 2020 football campaign on Friday, Sept. 4, with a resounding, 47-0, defeat at the hands of the defending state champions Madison County…
Tax group questions basis for Suncoast Connector
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. TaxWatch – a Florida-based, independent, nonpartisan research institute and government watchdog established in 1979 – has released a 32-page report questioning the price tag and need for…
Vote smart America!!!
In Cuba, our phone conversations were monitored, as was our mail correspondence; both incoming and outgoing was opened and read. We also had to be careful of what we said in public,…
Right and wrong
The definition of observation is “a remark, statement, or comment based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed.” “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put…
Sally Jane Parker
Sally Jane Parker, 57, of Monticello, Fla. transitioned on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 surrounded by her family. The viewing and visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept….
Gregory Seabrooks
Gregory Levorn Seabrooks, 54, of Monticello, Fla., passed on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 in the lot across from Tillman Funeral…