Four teens clean up in Panama City after Hurricane Michael Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, October 20, four members of the Jefferson 4-H Teen Council put on their work gloves…
Arthur John Paquette
Arthur John Paquette, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenville, FL. on Oct. 25, 2018. He was born in Manchester, NH. Paquette is survived by his loving wife of 60…
David Marcellious Bassa, Jr.
David Marcellious Bassa, Jr., age 79, of Mobile, AL., transitioned October 25, 2018, after battling elevated hypertension and diabetes for several years. He was a native of Lloyd, a retired truck driver…
Spreading the love and fighting hunger with peanut butter
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking for a unique way to help fight the war on hunger? Currently, there are two local peanut butter related donation challenges that are being orchestrated by…
Court felony docket for October
John Raymond Roberts, Jr., 33, entered a plea of no contest to felony battery and trespassing after warning and violation of probation on an earlier case that involved resisting an officer with…
FMB Honors Employee Excellence
Story Submitted FMB, the premier community bank in the North Florida/South Georgia region, has announced its prestigious Employee Excellence Awards for 2018. During the company’s Annual Awards, three employees were recognized for…
Jefferson Somerset inspires students to read through the “Book It” Program
Story Courtesy of Michael McMinn Jefferson Somerset Elementary students are participating during the months of October through March in the “Book It” program, sponsored by Pizza Hut. The mission of this program…
Rick’s Picks
Well, we are quickly approaching the final stretch in the college football season. The high school playoffs are just around the corner and the next couple of weeks will surely separate the…
School Board to meet Monday
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board rescheduled its regular meeting after board members agreed, on Monday, October 8, that they were not prepared to vote on the matters…
School Board to meet Monday
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board rescheduled its regular meeting after board members agreed, on Monday, October 8, that they were not prepared to vote on the matters…
ACA’s Megan Schofill wins region tournament
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The accomplishments of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) senior golfer Megan Schofill continue to accumulate. Schofill recently shot a 68 to place first for individual qualifiers in the…
Aucilla Christian Academy honors seniors
Photo Submitted The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors varsity volleyball team took the time to honor two seniors on the varsity volleyball team before their district championship match on Tuesday, Oct….
Paloma Rambana to speak at Kilpatrick Auditorium
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Paloma Rambana is a nationally recognized 13 year old author from Tallahassee and activist to help raise awareness about the challenges facing visually impaired students between the…
People Making History
Hernando Cortes Hernando Cortes was born in 1485 into a noble family in Spain (he is sometimes called Hernan). Cortes was an educated man and for a time he studied law at…
Way Back When
October 26, 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford Shuman moved into their new home on N. Jefferson, the recently purchased Stephens duplex. October 26, 1948 Jefferson County has 46 students enrolled at Florida…
Jack William Krebs
Jack William Krebs, age 92, died peacefully at his home in Monticello, FL. on October 24, 2018, of natural causes. Mr. Jack Krebs is survived by his wife of 48 years, Bobbie…
Debs Notes
On Saturday, October 27, Jefferson Somerset Academy will host the 2018 Lego League Tournament. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Various teams from across North Florida will…
11th annual Farm Tour rescheduled for this weekend
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re looking for something fun and natural to do on the weekend, the 11th annual farm tour has been rescheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, Oct….
Commissioner Putnam reminds consumers to research charities before donating
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam reminds Floridians to research charitable organizations prior to contributing. Often in the wake of disasters, such as Hurricane Michael, fraudulent charities are created to take advantage…
Kirk Reams scores small court victory
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Suspended Jefferson County Clerk of Court Kirk Reams was handed a court victory last week, although his attorney is not yet celebrating. “I’m waiting for the written…