Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with the national trend, voters in Jefferson County turned out in record numbers for the 2018 mid-term election, handing noteworthy victories to local candidates Sheriff…
Doveweed
While the 21st century has its technological wonders, there are still mysteries and riddles which defy understanding. One of those endless enigmas is the common names of objects or tangible things, especially…
Local Election Results
8:45 p.m. UPDATE: Final (unofficial) results with 16 out of 16 precincts reporting. Here are the current standings for Jefferson County’s local elections. Sheriff Mac McNeill – 3,349 William “Bill” Massey -…
Gillum crusades North Florida, visits Monticello
* Exclusive interview * Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. As part of a sweep through North Florida to rally rural voters, on Monday, Nov. 5, at roughly 6 p.m., gubernatorial candidate, Mayor…
Proposal to rename jail in honor of Sheriff Hobbs
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposal is afoot to rename the Jefferson County Jail after the late Sheriff David Hobbs. Sheriff Mac McNeill broached the idea to the Jefferson County Commission…
Football playoff brackets set
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. For the first time in many years, both Jefferson Somerset High School and Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) are in the football playoffs and will be vying for…
First Baptist Church is a collection site for Operation Christmas Child gifts
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. First Baptist Church Monticello will open its doors this year to collect Operation Christmas Child gifts for children in need, beginning on Nov. 12. This Jefferson County…
FLU SHOTS
Vaccinations are the best protection against flu John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Flu season has reared its ugly face in the United States as the death of an unvaccinated Florida child has…
Monticello man wins $500,000 in lottery
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A 21-year-old Monticello Man named John Devane won big time after turning a $5 scratch off lottery ticket into a $500,000 winning prize. On Wednesday, October 31,…
Debs Notes
Happy Belated Birthday to Jerome Akins! His special day was on Halloween Day, October 31! Wacissa United Methodist Church, 14492 Waukeenah Highway, will host its annual first Friday in November Rib Eye…
Requiring a valid id to vote
Last week as my wife and I went to early vote we were asked by the election officials to produce a valid id, we used our Fl drivers license. We also were…
Thank you
Thank you to all public services organizations I would like to express my gratitude and thanks to the organizations that worked around the clock to help keep our Keystone County prepared, re-operating…
Adoptable: Badger
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center is a no-kill humane society that gives a place for the animals of Jefferson County to live until they find their…
Larry Mack, Sr.
Larry Mack, Sr., 56, of Monticello’s Piney Woods Community passed on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Funeral services are 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Greater Fellowship M.B. Church, with burial in…
Johnston’s mobile kitchen plays role in hurricane recovery relief efforts
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Even though Hurricane Michael largely spared Jefferson County several weeks ago, one local business is still heavily engaged in the post-hurricane recovery effort. That business is Johnston’s…
A&B Produce Farm: Laying a foundation for the future
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The A&B Produce Farm was just one of several farms to visit during the 11th annual two-day Farm Tour scattered across the Florida Panhandle, sponsored this year…
USDA reminds farmers and ranchers of approaching deadline
2017 Disaster Program deadline approaches for Jefferson, Taylor, Madison, Leon, and Wakulla County agricultural producers recovering from the effects of Hurricane Irma U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Madison/Taylor and Jefferson/Leon/Wakulla County…
Free medicine collection day
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Got a bunch of expired, unused or unneeded medications lying about the house or in the medicine cabinet? Here’s a chance to dispose of these unwanted items…
Good Eatin’ BBQ Fest this weekend
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Who doesn’t love BBQ? On Saturday, November 3, the 4th Annual Jefferson County BBQ Festival will be held, with the focus – as the name suggests –…