Johnquez Lamar Grayer, 19, of Monticello, passed in Tallahassee on Monday, March 22, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Young Reaper (Bellamy) Cemetery. Viewing and visitation…
THE SEMINOLE WARS
Submitted by: George M. Cole and John E. Ladson III Aucilla Research Institute While the Seminole people are primarily identified with the State of Florida, they were part of the Creek Confederacy…
A peek at the Jefferson Somerset Ag class
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Agriculture is something many rural Floridian towns find important, and Jefferson County is no different. Agriculture and the agriculture industry are a big part of life around…
NextEra begins construction
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Property owners along Waukeenah Highway, as well as motorists traveling the road, were already experiencing delays and disruptions last week, as work crews and equipment cleared easements…
Business Building Identification Program
“One step closer to a safer community” Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has implemented a new program to allow business owners to join for free…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
15 things God won’t ask you 1…God won’t ask what kind of car you drove; He’ll ask how many people you drove who didn’t have transportation. 2…God won’t ask the square footage…
Florida CattleWomen show appreciation for local firefighters
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. It is always nice to do something good for someone while simultaneously advocating for something you’re passionate about. The Florida CattleWomen and the Jefferson County CattleWomen took…
Where else would I go?
The Apostle Peter is known for a lot of things. Much of the time his life is viewed through a lens of highs and lows, and for every bold statement regarding the…
The real meaning of Easter
Story submmitted By Dr. Ralph F. Wilson So what if the Easter bunny wins the hearts of children everywhere? So, why not strike “Easter vacation” from the vocabulary of our schools and…
Antoine (Tony) Marie de Sercey
Antoine (Tony) Marie de Sercey, age 88, of Monticello, passed away March 27, 2021, at the Big Bend Hospice House. He was born Feb. 17, 1933, in Normandy, France, the son of…
Clara Hatcher
Clara Lee Faglie Hatcher was born in Monticello on April 3, 1943, to Lottie Bertha Martin Faglie and Eather Tipetts Faglie. She graduated from Jefferson County High School in 1961 and was…
Neighbors vs Neighbors
‘Right to enjoy our land’ vs ‘Right to benefit economically from my land’ Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The problem of noisy affairs that disturb neighboring property owners is one that continues…
Interpress Studios is returning to Monticello
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. Parents: Here’s an opportunity to get a photo made of your child or children, and have the photo appear in the newspaper, at no cost or obligation….
The Pasco House: a home with soul
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Pasco House is a beautiful white house located on West Washington Street Currently owned by Terri and Doug Merritt, it was originally built as a simple…
We must fight to protect public’s right to watch their elected officials
For democracy to function, citizens must have the right to know what their elected officials are doing and saying. The right to full and public notice of when elected officials are discussing…
Build a Bucket is on its way!
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Hurricane season is on its way, and the Jefferson County Sherriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management, in coordination with area nonprofit and local businesses is here to…
Lessie “Lassie” Mae Walker
Lessie “Lassie” Mae Walker, 62, of Tallahassee, passed on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, on the grounds of Union Bethel AME Church, with burial in…
Johnquez Lamar Grayer
Johnquez Lamar Grayer, 19, of Monticello, passed unexpectedly in Tallahassee on Monday, March 22, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending. Tillman of Monticello is serving the Grayer family.
Local Winn-Dixie to be fully renovated
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The local Winn-Dixie here in Monticello is scheduled to get a pretty significant facelift soon. The Monticello Winn-Dixie, located at 1245 S. Jefferson St., is currently one…
Two historic buildings set for renovation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two historic buildings in Monticello are set to undergo exterior alterations in the coming weeks, preparatory to their greater restorations down the road. The two – for…